Minnesota
Currie is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 242. Residents earn $46,250 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Currie receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Currie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Currie is $46,250, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Currie is $71,500, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $960 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.
10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Currie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches, including 49.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.0% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,250 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,617 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $943 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,683 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 341 |
| County GDP | $721M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 16 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 5 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,845 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.98% |
| Commute Time | 28.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |
| Census Median | $71,500 |
| 75% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $960 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,845 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.98% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.1% |
| Premature Death | 5,092/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 56.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.2 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,502 ft (458 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 440/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0705°N, 95.6669°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27101 |
Winner: Republican by 42.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.3% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 440/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.7% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 28.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.1% |