Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Cloquet is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 12,582. Residents earn $63,854 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Cloquet receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Cloquet offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Cloquet is $63,854, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. 11.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Cloquet is $200,100, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $978 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Cloquet is below the national average at 233 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,081 per 100,000, 108% above the national average.
25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Cloquet has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches, including 71.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.2% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.8% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,854 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,858 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,169 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.1% |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 816 |
| County GDP | $1,907M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 102 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.20% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
| Census Median | $200,100 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $257,281 |
| Census Median Rent | $978 |
| 16% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.20% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 28.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,923/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Total Violent | 232.8/100K |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 66.5/100K |
| Robbery | 16.6/100K |
| Assault | 149.6/100K |
| Total Property | 4,081.5/100K |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 374.1/100K |
| Theft | 3,557.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 149.6/100K |
| Arson | 8.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 32.7 inches |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 71.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Area | 35.2 sq mi (91.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7251°N, 92.5013°W |
| County FIPS | 27017 |
Winner: Republican by 2.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.6% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 357/sq mi |
| Total Area | 35.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |