Federal Dam, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
147 Population 67/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $27,039 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $266,897 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 36.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Federal Dam, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$27,039 per capita
Home Value
$141,700
50% below
Zillow: $266,897
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
3% below
36.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.1%
82% below
88.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Federal Dam Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
65%
Home Value
50%
Rent
97%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Federal Dam a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Federal Dam residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,039. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Federal Dam is $141,700 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,897. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 36.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.

Education

6.1% of adults in Federal Dam hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Federal Dam has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population147
Median Age38.8 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans16.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$27,039
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894

Housing

A+
Home Value$141,700
Rent$1,125
Ownership75.8%
Zillow$266,897
Housing Units120
Rent Burden36.0%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death6,268/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain26.6 in/yr
Elevation1,306 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+88.8%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Federal Dam was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.