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Gonvick, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clearwater County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
218 Population 166/sq mi density
$27,321 Median Income $23,391 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $209,303 Zillow
$464 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
434 Violent Crime/100K 8,089 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$27,321 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $464/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Gonvick, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,321
64% below
$23,391 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
66% below
Zillow: $209,303
Median Rent
$464/mo
60% below
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
434/100K
14% above
8,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
80% below
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
19.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Gonvick Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
36%
Home Value
34%
Rent
40%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
20%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gonvick a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Gonvick residents earn a median household income of $27,321 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,391. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gonvick is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,303. Median rent is $464/month, with 28.8% 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 1965.

Safety & Crime

Gonvick reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,089/100K.

Education

6.7% of adults in Gonvick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (80% below the national average). 84.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Gonvick has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population218
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$27,321
Per Capita$23,391
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116

Housing

A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$464
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$209,303
Housing Units116
Rent Burden28.8%

Crime

F
Violent434/100K
Property8,089/100K

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,847/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,273 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+84.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute32 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Gonvick was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.