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Delavan, MN

Minnesota

Delavan is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 174. Residents earn $69,583 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
174 Population 172/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $31,270 per capita
$71,500 Home Value $185,994 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 44.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,500 home value, $929/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $69,583
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,500
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.3%
61% lower than US avg
Median Rent $929
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.2%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.1%
43% lower than US avg

How Delavan Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population174
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density172/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 88%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$69,583
Per Capita$31,270
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty7.1%
County GDP$1,429M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,500
Rent$929
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$185,994
Housing Units97
Rent Burden44.0%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Uninsured9.6%
Smoking18.3%
Depression25.6%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain34.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,067 ft (325 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband85.0%
Libraries4

Is Delavan a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Delavan receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Delavan offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Delavan is $69,583, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Delavan is $71,500, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $929 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Delavan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches, including 47.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Delavan has a population of 174 with a density of 172 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (87.9%), with 2.3% Black.

Population

174
Total Population
172
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50%
Female 50%

Race & Ethnicity

Delavan vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.0%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.0%
93% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Delavan vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Delavan is $69,583, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Delavan vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$69,583
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,270
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$69,768

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.1%
43% below US avg
Establishments (County)705
County GDP$1,429M

Business (County)

Restaurants49
Healthcare84
Retail80
Manufacturing36

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,403
3% below US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.76%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.6 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Delavan is $71,500, 75% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $929 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $185,994.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,500
75% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$185,994

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$929
20% below US avg
Rent Burden44.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.5%
Housing Units97
Median Year Built1944

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,403
3% below US avg
Effective Rate4.76%
In Delavan, 37.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 9.6% of residents lack health insurance. 18.3% are current smokers. 25.6% report depression. 26.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Delavan vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.2%
16% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure29.3%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.3%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking18.3%
31% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.1%
Physical Inactivity26.6%
Depression25.6%
Mental Distress18.1%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep31.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.6%
Uninsured9.6%
12% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,245
Dentists1:1,310
Mental Health1:983
Checkup Rate70.3%
Dental Visits65.9%
Premature Death6,227/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access63.6%
Healthcare Facilities84
Delavan has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.0 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.6°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.0 inches
11% below US avg
Snowfall47.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,067 ft (325 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density172/sq mi
Coordinates43.7677°N, 94.0174°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27091
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39.7-point margin. 85.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.1%
D 29.5%

Winner: Republican by 39.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.3%
61% below US avg
High School+91.9%
Graduate Degree+0.6%
School Test Score6.08
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density172/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access85.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities84
Restaurants49
Retail Stores80

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.6 min
Drive Alone80.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.9%

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