Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Buhl is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,013. Residents earn $58,179 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Buhl receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Buhl offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Buhl is $58,179, 23% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Buhl is $115,700, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,032 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Buhl has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.7% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,179 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,626 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,234 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.3% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,646 |
| County GDP | $13,874M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 793 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.60% |
| Commute Time | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |
| Census Median | $115,700 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $123,525 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,032 |
| 11% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.60% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.8 inches |
| 35% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,475 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4986°N, 92.7811°W |
| County FIPS | 27137 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 793 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 15.8 min |
| Work from Home | 0.9% |