Dilworth, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clay County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,664 Population 1,348/sq mi density
$89,577 Median Income $45,955 per capita
$268,100 Home Value $292,807 Zillow
$1,053 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature
228 Violent Crime/100K 6,214 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$89,577 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,100 home value, $1,053/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Dilworth, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,577
19% above
$45,955 per capita
Home Value
$268,100
5% below
Zillow: $292,807
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
9% below
37.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
228/100K
40% below
6,214/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
13% above
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
5% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
42°F

How Dilworth Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Dilworth's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
119%
Home Value
95%
Rent
91%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
113%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dilworth a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dilworth residents earn a median household income of $89,577 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,955. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,520 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dilworth is $268,100 , 5% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $292,807. Median rent is $1,053/month, with 37.3% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Dilworth reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,214/100K.

Education

38.2% of adults in Dilworth hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% above the national average). 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dilworth has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population4,664
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,348/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,577
Per Capita$45,955
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033

Housing

A+
Home Value$268,100
Rent$1,053
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$292,807
Housing Units1,968
Rent Burden37.3%

Crime

F
Violent228/100K
Property6,214/100K

Health

Obesity33.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,319/100K

Climate

Avg Temp42°F
Rain24.0 in/yr
Elevation908 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Dilworth was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Hector International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.