Minnesota
Dunnell is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 189. Residents earn $29,408 per year, which is 61% below the national average.
Based on current data, Dunnell receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, long commute times. Dunnell has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Dunnell is $29,408, 61% below the national average of $75,149. At 36.5%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Dunnell is $48,900, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Dunnell has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 74.7% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 25.3% |
| 89% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $29,408 |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,113 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $925 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,021 |
| Unemployment | 36.5% |
| 914% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.1% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 330 |
| County GDP | $519M |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Healthcare | 28 |
| Retail | 43 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,190 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.52% |
| Commute Time | 35.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |
| Census Median | $48,900 |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $326,155 |
| $/Sq Ft | $75 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 107.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 50.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,190 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.52% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.9% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,705/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.7 inches |
| 19% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,260/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5605°N, 94.7752°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 19063 |
Winner: Republican by 44 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.4% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,260/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.5% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 28 |
| Restaurants | 14 |
| Retail Stores | 43 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 35.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 90.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.8% |