Bagley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clearwater County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,218 Population 567/sq mi density
$53,417 Median Income $30,942 per capita
$135,100 Home Value $247,617 Zillow
$717 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
153 Violent Crime/100K 153 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,417 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,100 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Bagley, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,417
29% below
$30,942 per capita
Home Value
$135,100
52% below
Zillow: $247,617
Median Rent
$717/mo
38% below
27.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
60% below
153/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
86.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
18.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Bagley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bagley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
48%
Rent
62%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
164%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bagley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bagley residents earn a median household income of $53,417 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,942. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bagley is $135,100 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $247,617. Median rent is $717/month, with 27.0% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Bagley reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 153/100K.

Education

13.4% of adults in Bagley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 86.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bagley has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,218
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,417
Per Capita$30,942
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,100
Rent$717
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$247,617
Housing Units606
Rent Burden27.0%

Crime

F
Violent153/100K
Property153/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking18.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,847/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,466 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+86.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute25 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bagley was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.