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Callaway, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Becker County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
197 Population 313/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $27,016 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $246,859 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Callaway, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$27,016 per capita
Home Value
$83,300
70% below
Zillow: $246,859
Median Rent
$792/mo
32% below
15.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
3,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%
54% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.9%
31% above
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Callaway Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Callaway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
30%
Rent
68%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Callaway a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Callaway residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,016. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,140 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Callaway is $83,300 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,859. Median rent is $792/month, with 15.0% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

Callaway reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,709/100K.

Education

15.4% of adults in Callaway hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Callaway has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population197
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density313/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$27,016
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$792
Ownership80.0%
Zillow$246,859
Housing Units100
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property3,709/100K

Health

Obesity41.9%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease7.3%
Premature Death7,442/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,374 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Callaway was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Hector International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.