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Elizabeth, MN

Minnesota

Elizabeth is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 154. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
154 Population 416/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $25,936 per capita
$114,600 Home Value
$1,333 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $1,333/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,500
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,600
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 5.3%
84% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,333
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Elizabeth Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population154
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density416/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 98%
Veterans97.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,500
Per Capita$25,936
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$386M
Commute16 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,600
Rent$1,333
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units71
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity33.6%
Uninsured7.6%
Smoking15.4%
Depression24.8%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp42°F (6°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain26.9 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,267 ft (386 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+74.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute16 min
Broadband58.0%
Libraries1

Is Elizabeth a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elizabeth receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Elizabeth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elizabeth is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elizabeth is $114,600, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,333 per month. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 74.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Elizabeth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Elizabeth has a population of 154 with a density of 416 people per square mile. The median age is 31.0 years, 20% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (98.1%), with 1.3% Hispanic.

Population

154
Total Population
416
People / sq mi
31.0yrs
Median Age
20% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.9%
Female 46.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Elizabeth vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.2%
15% above US avg
Spanish9.8%
27% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elizabeth vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elizabeth is $62,500, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.

Income: Elizabeth vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,500
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,936
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
IRS Avg AGI$71,164

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)208
County GDP$386M

Business (County)

Restaurants7
Healthcare20
Retail20
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,733
7% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.26%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time15.5 min
Drive Alone94.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Elizabeth is $114,600, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,333 (15% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,600
59% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,333
15% above US avg
Rent Burden32.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.8%
Housing Units71
Median Year Built1971

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,733
7% above US avg
Effective Rate3.26%
In Elizabeth, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.6% of residents lack health insurance. 15.4% are current smokers. 24.8% report depression. 22.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Elizabeth vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure25.1%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.1%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.4%
10% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity22.1%
Depression24.8%
Mental Distress16.6%
Physical Distress11.2%
Short Sleep31.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.2%
Uninsured7.6%
12% below US avg
Checkup Rate70.5%
Dental Visits70.3%
Premature Death9,030/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.5/10
Exercise Access56.8%
Healthcare Facilities20
Elizabeth has an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 26.9 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall26.9 inches
29% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,267 ft (386 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates46.3801°N, 96.1310°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27167
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 39-point margin. 58.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.5%
D 29.5%

Winner: Republican by 39 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+5.3%
84% below US avg
High School+74.5%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score6.08
F Education Grade (1.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density416/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access58.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities20
Restaurants7
Retail Stores20

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute15.5 min
Drive Alone94.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home2.6%

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