Minnesota
Callaway is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 197. Residents earn $55,000 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Callaway receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Callaway offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Callaway is $55,000, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.6% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Callaway is $83,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Callaway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches, including 47.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,000 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,016 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,290 |
| Unemployment | 5.6% |
| 56% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,140 |
| County GDP | $2,058M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,803 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.77% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $83,300 |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $246,859 |
| Census Median Rent | $792 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 15.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,803 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.77% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart Disease | 7.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 28.5% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 15.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 81.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.5 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 47.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,374 ft (419 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9812°N, 95.9173°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27005 |
Winner: Republican by 33.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 313/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 135 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |