Minnesota
Comfrey is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 297. Residents earn $60,750 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Comfrey receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Comfrey offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Comfrey is $60,750, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Comfrey is $93,300, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Comfrey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.6 inches, including 42.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,750 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,794 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,300 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 902 |
| County GDP | $2,006M |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Healthcare | 93 |
| Retail | 103 |
| Manufacturing | 40 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.98% |
| Commute Time | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $93,300 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $269,155 |
| Census Median Rent | $625 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 27.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,718 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.98% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,833/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.6 inches |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1111°N, 94.9028°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27015 |
Winner: Republican by 35.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 691/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 83.9% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 93 |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Retail Stores | 103 |
| Avg Commute | 23.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |