Babbitt, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake County County
Babbitt, MN
At a Glance
How Babbitt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Babbitt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Babbitt a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Babbitt residents earn a median household income of $54,318 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,127. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Babbitt is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,517. Median rent is $726/month, with 17.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Babbitt reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 73/100K.
Education
19.1% of adults in Babbitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Babbitt has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.