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Baudette, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake of the Woods County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,117 Population 264/sq mi density
$71,042 Median Income $41,078 per capita
$171,000 Home Value $209,202 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,042 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,000 home value, $849/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Baudette, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,042
5% below
$41,078 per capita
Home Value
$171,000
39% below
Zillow: $209,202
Median Rent
$849/mo
27% below
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
2,417/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.9%
4% above
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Baudette Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
61%
Rent
73%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
104%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Baudette a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Baudette residents earn a median household income of $71,042 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,078. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 185 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Baudette is $171,000 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,202. Median rent is $849/month, with 31.7% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Baudette reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,417/100K.

Education

34.9% of adults in Baudette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (4% above the national average). 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Baudette has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population1,117
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,042
Per Capita$41,078
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,000
Rent$849
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$209,202
Housing Units608
Rent Burden31.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,417/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,826/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain25.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,090 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.9%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+11.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute11 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Baudette was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Baudette International (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.