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Bird Island, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Renville County County
Bird Island, MN
At a Glance
How Bird Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bird Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bird Island a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bird Island residents earn a median household income of $71,190 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,217. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 594 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bird Island is $114,600 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,429. Median rent is $617/month, with 36.3% 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 1952.
Safety & Crime
Bird Island reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,359/100K.
Education
19.5% of adults in Bird Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bird Island has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.