Floodwood, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
482 Population 279/sq mi density
$40,972 Median Income $23,822 per capita
$100,000 Home Value $187,427 Zillow
$667 Median Rent 29.3% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$40,972 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $667/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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: $187,427
Median Rent
$667/mo
43% below
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
774/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
91.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F

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
172%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Floodwood a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
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 6.2% (72% above 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 $187,427. 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 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 774/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population482
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density279/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans11.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,972
Per Capita$23,822
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$100,000
Rent$667
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$187,427
Housing Units280
Rent Burden29.3%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property774/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Rain28.1 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
24.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.