Danube, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
489 Population 998/sq mi density
$62,014 Median Income $34,934 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $188,802 Zillow
$942 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,014 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $942/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Danube, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,014
17% below
$34,934 per capita
Home Value
$137,500
51% below
Zillow: $188,802
Median Rent
$942/mo
19% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
60% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
89% below
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
24% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Danube Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Danube's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
49%
Rent
81%
Poverty
19%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
11%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Danube a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Danube residents earn a median household income of $62,014 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,934. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 592 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Danube is $137,500 , 51% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,802. Median rent is $942/month, with 51.0% 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 1957.

Education

13.5% of adults in Danube hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Danube has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population489
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density998/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,014
Per Capita$34,934
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028

Housing

A+
Home Value$137,500
Rent$942
Ownership86.0%
Zillow$188,802
Housing Units216
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,747/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,082 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Danube was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.