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Frost, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
300 Population 682/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $31,788 per capita
$71,800 Home Value $135,559 Zillow
$825 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,800 home value, $825/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Frost, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$75,000
0% below
$31,788 per capita
Home Value
$71,800
75% below
Zillow: $135,559
Median Rent
$825/mo
29% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
780/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
47% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
12.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
16.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

How Frost Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
100%
Home Value
25%
Rent
71%
Poverty
103%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Frost a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Frost residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,788. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Frost is $71,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,559. Median rent is $825/month, with 51.0% 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 1953.

Safety & Crime

Frost reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 780/100K.

Education

17.7% of adults in Frost hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Frost has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population300
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density682/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$31,788
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty12.8%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$998

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,800
Rent$825
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$135,559
Housing Units115
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property780/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,137/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain34.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,131 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.3%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Frost was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.