Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Eitzen is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 284. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eitzen receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Eitzen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eitzen is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Eitzen is $117,700, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $542 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Eitzen experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 34.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 88.2% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.8% |
| 12% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,440 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,487 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 471 |
| County GDP | $810M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,147 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.52% |
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $117,700 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $542 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 18.6% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 82.1% |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,147 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.52% |
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,148/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,167 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5084°N, 91.4650°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27055 |
Winner: Republican by 16.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.5% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 466/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.9% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |