Minnesota
Effie is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 80. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Effie receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Effie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Effie is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Effie is $127,500, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
4.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Effie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches, including 64.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.9% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
| 92% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,125 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,818 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,727 |
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,352 |
| County GDP | $2,579M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 178 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,534 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.56% |
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $127,500 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $183,042 |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.3% |
| Housing Units | 60 |
| Median Year Built | 1966 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,534 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.56% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Cancer | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Smoking | 20.4% |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Short Sleep | 31.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Uninsured | 9.5% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 70.4% |
| Dental Visits | 58.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,838/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.1 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 64.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,392 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8412°N, 93.6377°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27061 |
Winner: Republican by 20.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 4.5% |
| 87% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 0.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 42.0% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 178 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 61.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |