Clarissa, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Todd County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
700 Population 686/sq mi density
$45,500 Median Income $27,647 per capita
$104,000 Home Value $225,043 Zillow
$716 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $716/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarissa, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,500
39% below
$27,647 per capita
Home Value
$104,000
63% below
Zillow: $225,043
Median Rent
$716/mo
38% below
23.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
12.4%
244% above
10.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
21.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Clarissa Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
61%
Home Value
37%
Rent
62%
Poverty
86%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
344%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarissa 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

Clarissa residents earn a median household income of $45,500 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,647. The unemployment rate stands at 12.4% (244% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 634 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarissa is $104,000 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,043. Median rent is $716/month, with 23.9% 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 1957.

Education

7.5% of adults in Clarissa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarissa has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population700
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density686/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$45,500
Per Capita$27,647
Unemployment12.4%
Poverty10.7%
County GDP$1,141M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$104,000
Rent$716
Ownership72.9%
Zillow$225,043
Housing Units312
Rent Burden23.9%

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.0%
Smoking21.5%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,327 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Clarissa was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.