Minnesota
Brooten is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 582. Residents earn $47,500 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Brooten receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Brooten offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Brooten is $47,500, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 13.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Brooten is $128,900, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Brooten has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 83.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.9% |
| 26% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,916 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,084 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,497 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 381 |
| County GDP | $750M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.23% |
| Commute Time | 21.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Census Median | $128,900 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $232,147 |
| $/Sq Ft | $63 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 90.7% |
| Price Drops | 50.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $988 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.8% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.23% |
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 83.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,689/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.4 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5001°N, 95.1157°W |
| County FIPS | 27121 |
Winner: Republican by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 366/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.6% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 21.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |