At a Glance
Median Income
$32,206
$24,446 per capita
Home Value
$36,800
Zillow: $163,056
Median Rent
$579/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
16.0% smoking rate
How Ceylon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ceylon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ceylon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ceylon residents earn a median household income of $32,206 , which is 57% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,446. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 705 business establishments, including 49 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ceylon is $36,800 , 87% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,056. Median rent is $579/month, with 22.5% 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 1938.
Education
9.2% of adults in Ceylon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ceylon has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population255
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density490/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$32,206
Per Capita$24,446
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$1,429M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$36,800
Rent$579
Ownership82.9%
Zillow$163,056
Housing Units165
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death6,227/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,262 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute24 min
Broadband72.9%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Ceylon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.