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Florence, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lincoln County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
29 Population 264/sq mi density
$42,500 Median Income $15,317 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $121,757 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 2,449 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$42,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Florence, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$42,500
43% below
$15,317 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
44% below
Zillow: $121,757
Violent Crime
253/100K
33% below
2,449/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
72.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
23% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Florence Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
57%
Home Value
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Florence 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

Florence residents earn a median household income of $42,500 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $15,317. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 226 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Florence is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $121,757. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Safety & Crime

Florence reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,449/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in Florence hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 72.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Florence has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population29
Median Age29.9 yrs
Density264/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$42,500
Per Capita$15,317
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$588M
Avg Weekly Wage$872

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$121,757
Housing Units5
Rent Burden22.7%

Crime

F
Violent253/100K
Property2,449/100K

Health

Obesity39.5%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,358/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,734 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+72.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Broadband8.0%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Florence was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.