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Beardsley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Roberts County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
226 Population 481/sq mi density
$67,857 Median Income $33,720 per capita
$74,500 Home Value $189,876 Zillow
$533 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 2,195 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,857 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,500 home value, $533/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Beardsley, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,857
10% below
$33,720 per capita
Home Value
$74,500
74% below
Zillow: $189,876
Median Rent
$533/mo
54% below
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
146/100K
61% below
2,195/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.6%
60% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Beardsley Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
26%
Rent
46%
Poverty
93%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Beardsley 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

Beardsley residents earn a median household income of $67,857 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,720. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 315 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Beardsley is $74,500 , 74% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,876. Median rent is $533/month, with 17.5% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Beardsley reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,195/100K.

Education

13.6% of adults in Beardsley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Beardsley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population226
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,857
Per Capita$33,720
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$563M
Avg Weekly Wage$871

Housing

A+
Home Value$74,500
Rent$533
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$189,876
Housing Units112
Rent Burden17.5%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property2,195/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death15,878/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,095 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.6%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Beardsley was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.