Minnesota
Deer River is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 887. Residents earn $38,029 per year, which is 49% below the national average.
Based on current data, Deer River receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Deer River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Deer River is $38,029, 49% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 29.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Deer River is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Deer River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $38,029 |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,995 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,727 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.6% |
| 139% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,352 |
| County GDP | $2,579M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 178 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,534 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.53% |
| Commute Time | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $100,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $243,568 |
| Median List Price | $139,900 |
| Median List Price | $139,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $42 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 74.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 31.1% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,534 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.53% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.8% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 9,838/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.7 inches |
| 27% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3391°N, 93.7928°W |
| County FIPS | 27061 |
Winner: Republican by 20.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.9% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 73.2% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 178 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 26.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |