Braham, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan · City

3.2 Good / 5.0
1,674 Population
$55,417 Median Income
$191,600 Home Value
$905 Median Rent
44°F Avg Temperature
36.0 yrs Median Age
12.6% Bachelor's Degree+
3.2
Overall
3.0
Economy
4.7
Affordability
2.0
Education

People

Population1,674
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 87.9%

Economy

3.0/5
Median Income$55,417
Per Capita Income$27,895
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty Rate17.3%
County GDP$1,593M

Housing

4.7/5
Home Value (Census)$191,600
Zillow Value$267,422
Median Rent$905
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Depression27.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Jan / Jul13° / 71°
Rain30 in/yr
Snow44 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

2.0/5
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+85.8%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)2

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute31 min
Work From Home8.5%
BroadbandN/A

How Braham Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,417
Home Value$191,600
Median Rent$905
Poverty Rate17.3%
Bachelor's Degree+12.6%
Unemployment5.4%
Avg Temperature44.1°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,674
Population Density1,027 per sq mi
Median Age36.0 years
Male48.0%
Female52.0%
Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

White 87.9% Black 0.2% Hispanic 3.6% Other 8.3%
White87.9%
Black or African American0.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.6%
Asian0.0%
Other Races8.3%

Language

English Only97.5%
Spanish Speakers2.5%
English 97.5% Spanish 2.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability14.2%
Health Insurance95.3%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,417
Per Capita Income$27,895
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$960
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$72,836

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate5.4%
Poverty Rate17.3%
Total Establishments (County)967
County GDP$1,593M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation57
Healthcare Facilities103
Retail Stores120
Manufacturing69
Total Establishments967

Industry Mix

Restaurants 57 Healthcare 103 Retail 120 Manufacturing 69

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$72,836
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,971

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time31.4 min
Work From Home8.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

32% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$191,600
Zillow Home Value Index$267,422

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied63.4%

Rental Costs

22% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$905

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedroom$1,125
3 Bedroom$1,483
4 Bedroom$1,698

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,971
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.07%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma11.0%
COPD7.0%
Stroke3.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.3%
Physical Inactivity27.9%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.1%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.9%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.3%
Regular Checkup71.0%
Premature Death Rate6,605 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access40.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)103
Restaurants (County)57

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)7

Temperature

13°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average44.1°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation29.7 in
Annual Snowfall44.1 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation954 ft (291 m)
Land Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density1,027 per sq mi
Latitude45.7223°
Longitude-93.1722°
County FIPS27059

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.8%
D 28.6%

Republican +41.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.6%
High School+85.8%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density1,027 per sq mi
Land Area1.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)2

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)7

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