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Blackduck, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
715 Population 307/sq mi density
$35,417 Median Income $24,535 per capita
$138,800 Home Value $139,498 Zillow
$749 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
239 Violent Crime/100K 1,193 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$35,417 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$138,800 home value, $749/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
239 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Blackduck, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,417
53% below
$24,535 per capita
Home Value
$138,800
51% below
Zillow: $139,498
Median Rent
$749/mo
36% below
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
239/100K
37% below
1,193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
15% below
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
33.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
253 sunny days/yr

How Blackduck Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
49%
Rent
64%
Poverty
267%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
63%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Blackduck a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Blackduck residents earn a median household income of $35,417 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,535. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Blackduck is $138,800 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,498. Median rent is $749/month, with 32.0% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

Blackduck reports 239 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,193/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

28.6% of adults in Blackduck hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Blackduck has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population715
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density307/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$35,417
Per Capita$24,535
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty33.1%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894

Housing

A
Home Value$138,800
Rent$749
Ownership46.3%
Zillow$139,498
Housing Units351
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent239/100K
Property1,193/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary239/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,268/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,371 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.6%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Blackduck was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.