Deer River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County
Deer River, MN
At a Glance
How Deer River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Deer River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Deer River a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Deer River residents earn a median household income of $38,029 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,995. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 29.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Deer River is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,810. Median rent is $680/month, with 31.1% 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 1981.
Safety & Crime
Deer River reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,218/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Deer River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 88.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Deer River has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches.