At a Glance
Median Income
$48,924
$25,640 per capita
Home Value
$96,700
Zillow: $253,141
Median Rent
$775/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.6%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
21.8% smoking rate
How Eagle Bend Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Eagle Bend's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Eagle Bend a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Eagle Bend residents earn a median household income of $48,924 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,640. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Eagle Bend is $96,700 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $253,141. Median rent is $775/month, with 26.9% 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 1952.
Education
5.6% of adults in Eagle Bend hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Eagle Bend has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population620
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,924
Per Capita$25,640
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,700
Rent$775
Ownership80.2%
Zillow$253,141
Housing Units309
Rent Burden26.9%
Health
Obesity41.1%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain31.0 in/yr
Elevation1,363 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.6%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband66.8%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Eagle Bend was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.