Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Floodwood is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 482. Residents earn $40,972 per year, which is 45% below the national average.
Based on current data, Floodwood receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times, high obesity rates. Floodwood offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Floodwood is $40,972, 45% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Floodwood is $100,000, 65% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Floodwood is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,598 per 100,000, 135% above the national average.
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Floodwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches, including 56.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.8% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.2% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,972 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $23,822 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,169 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 816 |
| County GDP | $1,907M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 102 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.40% |
| Commute Time | 36.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |
| Census Median | $100,000 |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $169,181 |
| Census Median Rent | $667 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.40% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 28.1% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 14.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,923/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 4,597.7/100K |
| 135% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 383.1/100K |
| Theft | 3,831.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 383.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.2 inches |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 56.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,275 ft (389 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9106°N, 92.9059°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27017 |
Winner: Republican by 2.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 6.7% |
| 80% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 87.3% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 36.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 72.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.4% |