At a Glance
Median Income
$78,281
$41,729 per capita
Home Value
$250,000
Zillow: $193,065
Bachelor's Degree+
29.6%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
17.7% smoking rate
How Cuyuna Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cuyuna's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cuyuna a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cuyuna residents earn a median household income of $78,281 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,729. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cuyuna is $250,000 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,065. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
29.6% of adults in Cuyuna hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(12% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cuyuna has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population272
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans14.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,281
Per Capita$41,729
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,000
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$193,065
Housing Units172
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity38.7%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,648/100K
Climate
Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.5 in/yr
Elevation1,297 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.6%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.1%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Cuyuna was founded in 1906.
The median home in Cuyuna was built in 1995.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.