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Bellingham, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
152 Population 390/sq mi density
$52,083 Median Income $23,921 per capita
$52,700 Home Value $155,677 Zillow
$494 Median Rent 12.5% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,083 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,700 home value, $494/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bellingham, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,083
31% below
$23,921 per capita
Home Value
$52,700
81% below
Zillow: $155,677
Median Rent
$494/mo
58% below
12.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
706/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
9% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Bellingham Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
19%
Rent
42%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bellingham a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bellingham residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,921. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bellingham is $52,700 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $155,677. Median rent is $494/month, with 12.5% 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 1951.

Safety & Crime

Bellingham reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 706/100K.

Education

9.3% of adults in Bellingham hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bellingham has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population152
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density390/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$23,921
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$336M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,700
Rent$494
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$155,677
Housing Units94
Rent Burden12.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property706/100K

Health

Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,304/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,043 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute14 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed121 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Bellingham was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 121 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.