At a Glance
Median Income
$27,321
$23,391 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $215,133
Median Rent
$464/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
84.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
19.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gonvick 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
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 8.5% (136% 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 $215,133. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density166/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$27,321
Per Capita$23,391
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$464
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$215,133
Housing Units116
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
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
Broadband80.6%
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.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.