Minnesota
Baudette is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,117. Residents earn $71,042 per year, which is 5% below the national average.
Based on current data, Baudette receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Baudette stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Baudette is $71,042, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 11 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Baudette is $171,000, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $849 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 34.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Baudette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,042 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,078 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,043 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,277 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 185 |
| County GDP | $242M |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Manufacturing | 4 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,380 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.39% |
| Commute Time | 10.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |
| Census Median | $171,000 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $209,202 |
| Census Median Rent | $849 |
| 27% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,380 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.39% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,826/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 66.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.1 inches |
| 34% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,090 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.7123°N, 94.5918°W |
| County FIPS | 27077 |
Winner: Republican by 47.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 34.9% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 40 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 10.6 min |
| Work from Home | 5.0% |