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Conger, MN

Minnesota

Conger is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 104. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
104 Population 800/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $32,611 per capita
$102,500 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 home value
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,500
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $102,500
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.3%
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.9%
6% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.2%
66% lower than US avg

How Conger Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population104
Median Age28.5 yrs
Density800/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans69.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$32,611
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$1,740M
Commute17 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units58
Rent Burden24.9%

Health

Obesity33.9%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking14.9%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease4.4%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain34.5 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute17 min
Broadband44.0%
Libraries1

Is Conger a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Conger receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Conger offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Conger is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Conger is $102,500, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Conger experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 40.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Conger has a population of 104 with a density of 800 people per square mile. The median age is 28.5 years, 27% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

104
Total Population
800
People / sq mi
28.5yrs
Median Age
27% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.7%
Female 43.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Conger vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Conger vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Conger is $67,500, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Conger vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,500
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,611
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$64,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.2%
66% below US avg
Establishments (County)832
County GDP$1,740M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare66
Retail131
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,279
22% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.17%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.1 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Conger is $102,500, 64% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$102,500
64% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied95.5%
Housing Units58
Median Year Built1948

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,279
22% above US avg
Effective Rate4.17%
In Conger, 33.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 14.9% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Conger vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.9%
6% above US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure25.2%
Asthma9.8%
COPD4.7%
Cancer6.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.9%
6% above US avg
Binge Drinking22.8%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress10.8%
Short Sleep31.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.5%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,537
Dentists1:2,363
Mental Health1:710
Checkup Rate67.3%
Dental Visits63.4%
Premature Death7,899/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access61.1%
Healthcare Facilities66
Conger has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.5 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.5 inches
9% below US avg
Snowfall40.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates43.6153°N, 93.5275°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.3-point margin. 44.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 21.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.3%
43% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+1.5%
School Test Score6.08
C+ Education Grade (2.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density800/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access44.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants73
Retail Stores131

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.1 min
Drive Alone82.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.4%

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