At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$26,617 per capita
Home Value
$71,500
Zillow: $239,255
Median Rent
$960/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
87.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.0%
14.9% smoking rate
How Currie Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Currie's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Currie a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Currie residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,617. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 341 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Currie is $71,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,255. Median rent is $960/month, with 22.5% 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 1945.
Education
10.3% of adults in Currie hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
87.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Currie has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population242
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density440/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans14.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$26,617
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$721M
Avg Weekly Wage$943
Housing
A+
Home Value$71,500
Rent$960
Ownership93.5%
Zillow$239,255
Housing Units118
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity36.0%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,092/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
Elevation1,502 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+87.1%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Currie was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.