Cloquet, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
12,582 Population 357/sq mi density
$63,854 Median Income $36,858 per capita
$200,100 Home Value $266,092 Zillow
$978 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
175 Violent Crime/100K 533 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$63,854 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,100 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Cloquet, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,854
15% below
$36,858 per capita
Home Value
$200,100
29% below
Zillow: $266,092
Median Rent
$978/mo
16% below
27.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
175/100K
54% below
533/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
24% below
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0% below
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
22% above
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Cloquet Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
71%
Rent
84%
Poverty
90%
Bachelor's
76%
Unemployment
100%
Crime
46%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cloquet a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cloquet residents earn a median household income of $63,854 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,858. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cloquet is $200,100 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,092. Median rent is $978/month, with 27.2% 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 1962.

Safety & Crime

Cloquet reports 175 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 533/100K.

Education

25.6% of adults in Cloquet hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below the national average). 90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cloquet has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population12,582
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density357/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,854
Per Capita$36,858
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,100
Rent$978
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$266,092
Housing Units5,524
Rent Burden27.2%

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property533/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,273 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute17 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Cloquet was founded in 1884.
The median home in Cloquet was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.