Minnesota
Darwin is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 385. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Darwin receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Darwin offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Darwin is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Darwin is $142,500, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Darwin has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches, including 41.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| 98% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,258 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,478 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 708 |
| County GDP | $1,586M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.79% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $142,500 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $353,911 |
| Census Median Rent | $775 |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 88.8% |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.79% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.7% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.5% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.7 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 41.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,136 ft (346 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0985°N, 94.4225°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27093 |
Winner: Republican by 42.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.4% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 193/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.1% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.3% |
| Public Transit | 3.3% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |