At a Glance
Median Income
$35,417
$24,535 per capita
Home Value
$138,800
Zillow: $139,498
Median Rent
$749/mo
32.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
239/100K
1,193/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.6%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
33.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
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)
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.