Minnesota
Beardsley is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 226. Residents earn $67,857 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Beardsley receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Beardsley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Beardsley is $67,857, 10% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Beardsley is $74,500, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $533 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Beardsley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches, including 44.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,857 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,720 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $871 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,590 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 315 |
| County GDP | $563M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 11 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.77% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $74,500 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $189,876 |
| Census Median Rent | $533 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,300 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.77% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 15,878/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 8.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.4 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,095 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5578°N, 96.7145°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 46109 |
Winner: Republican by 23 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.6% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 100.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |