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Floodwood, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
482 Population 279/sq mi density
$40,972 Median Income $23,822 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $169,181 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 1,338 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$40,972 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $667/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Floodwood, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,972
45% below
$23,822 per capita
Home Value
$100,000
65% below
Zillow: $169,181
Median Rent
$667/mo
43% below
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
191/100K
50% below
1,338/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Floodwood Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
55%
Home Value
35%
Rent
57%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Floodwood a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Floodwood residents earn a median household income of $40,972 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,822. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Floodwood is $100,000 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,181. Median rent is $667/month, with 29.3% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Floodwood reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,338/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

6.7% of adults in Floodwood hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Floodwood has an average annual temperature of 38°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population482
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,972
Per Capita$23,822
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$667
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$169,181
Housing Units280
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

F
Violent191/100K
Property1,338/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault191/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.2 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,275 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+91.7%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute37 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Floodwood was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.