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Effie, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
80 Population 22/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $35,818 per capita
$127,500 Home Value $183,042 Zillow
38°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
218 Violent Crime/100K 3,512 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Effie, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$35,818 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
55% below
Zillow: $183,042
Violent Crime
218/100K
43% below
3,512/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.5%
87% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
125% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
20.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Effie Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
45%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
13%
Unemployment
225%
Crime
57%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Effie a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Effie residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,818. The unemployment rate stands at 8.1% (125% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Effie is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,042. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Effie reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,512/100K.

Education

4.5% of adults in Effie hold a bachelor's degree or higher (87% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Effie has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). 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. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population80
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density22/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans72.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$35,818
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent
Ownership64.3%
Zillow$183,042
Housing Units60
Rent Burden34.1%

Crime

F
Violent218/100K
Property3,512/100K

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking20.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death9,838/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain31.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,392 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.5%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband42.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Effie was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.