At a Glance
Median Income
$55,000
$31,025 per capita
Home Value
$123,100
Zillow: $251,549
Median Rent
$388/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.4%
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
17.7% smoking rate
How Deer Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deer Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Deer Creek 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
Deer Creek residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,025. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deer Creek is $123,100 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,549. Median rent is $388/month, with 31.3% 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 1967.
Education
14.4% of adults in Deer Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deer Creek has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population273
Median Age38.3 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$31,025
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,100
Rent$388
Ownership86.1%
Zillow$251,549
Housing Units139
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking17.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,394 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Deer Creek was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.