Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Good Thunder is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 423. Residents earn $71,818 per year, which is 4% below the national average.
Based on current data, Good Thunder receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Good Thunder offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Good Thunder is $71,818, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Good Thunder is $169,900, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Good Thunder has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches, including 38.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $71,818 |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $41,899 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,190 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,150 |
| County GDP | $5,641M |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Healthcare | 317 |
| Retail | 276 |
| Manufacturing | 81 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,631 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.73% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $169,900 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $311,731 |
| Rent Burden | 29.3% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 88.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,631 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.73% |
| Obesity | 35.5% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,843/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 317 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.9 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,005 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0067°N, 94.0703°W |
| County FIPS | 27013 |
Winner: Republican by 1.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.2% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 671/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 85.5% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 317 |
| Restaurants | 171 |
| Retail Stores | 276 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |