Fertile, MN

Minnesota

Fertile is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 782. Residents earn $64,444 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
782 Population 376/sq mi density
$64,444 Median Income $35,257 per capita
$118,400 Home Value $225,799 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,444 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,400 home value, $783/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,444
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,400
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.8%
47% lower than US avg
Median Rent $783
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.4%
20% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.7%
53% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
56% lower than US avg

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

People

Population782
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density376/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,444
Per Capita$35,257
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$246M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,400
Rent$783
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$225,799
Housing Units360
Rent Burden27.6%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking15.3%
Depression26.4%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (4°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain24.3 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,139 ft (347 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute26 min
Broadband82.9%
Libraries1

Is Fertile a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Fertile receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Fertile offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Fertile is $64,444, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Fertile is $118,400, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $783 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Fertile has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Fertile has a population of 782 with a density of 376 people per square mile. The median age is 47.1 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.9%), with 4% Hispanic.

Population

782
Total Population
376
People / sq mi
47.1yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
2.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44%
Female 56%

Race & Ethnicity

Fertile vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Fertile vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Fertile is $64,444, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Fertile vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,444
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,257
Avg Weekly Wage$939
IRS Avg AGI$69,820

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.7%
53% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)259
County GDP$246M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare17
Retail27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,057
41% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone71.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Fertile is $118,400, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $783 (33% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $225,799.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,400
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$225,799

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$783
33% below US avg
Rent Burden27.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied75.3%
Housing Units360
Median Year Built1956

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,057
41% below US avg
Effective Rate1.74%
In Fertile, 38.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 15.3% are current smokers. 26.4% report depression. 23.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.4%
20% above US avg
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure26.2%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.3%
9% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity23.2%
Depression26.4%
Mental Distress17.1%
Physical Distress11.5%
Short Sleep33.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.5%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Checkup Rate71.8%
Dental Visits67.5%
Premature Death7,593/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access40.4%
Healthcare Facilities17
Fertile has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 24.3 inches. The area enjoys 276 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.8°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall24.3 inches
36% below US avg
Snowfall49.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,139 ft (347 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density376/sq mi
Coordinates47.5307°N, 96.2816°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.2-point margin. 82.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.8%
D 37.5%

Winner: Republican by 22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.8%
47% below US avg
High School+94.1%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
School Test Score6.08
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density376/sq mi
Total Area2.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.9%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants8
Retail Stores27

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone71.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.7%

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