Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Eveleth is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,470. Residents earn $47,721 per year, which is 36% below the national average.
Based on current data, Eveleth receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Eveleth offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Eveleth is $47,721, 36% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.2%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Eveleth is $91,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Eveleth is below the national average at 352 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,926 per 100,000, 100% above the national average.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Eveleth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,721 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,337 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,234 |
| Unemployment | 1.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,646 |
| County GDP | $13,874M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 793 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.80% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |
| Census Median | $91,800 |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $160,561 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.80% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 19.1% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Total Violent | 352.0/100K |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 81.2/100K |
| Robbery | 27.1/100K |
| Assault | 243.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,926.4/100K |
| 100% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 1,164.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,410.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 352.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.6 inches |
| 27% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4749°N, 92.5496°W |
| County FIPS | 27137 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.3 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 793 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 2.0% |