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Halma, MN

Minnesota · Kittson County

Halma is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 46. Residents earn $52,500 per year, which is 30% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
46 Population 49/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $22,722 per capita
$77,500 Home Value
39°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,500
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $77,500
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.3%
19% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 25.0%
102% higher than US avg

How Halma Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population46
Median Age23.5 yrs
Density49/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans27.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$22,722
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$223M
Commute19 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23
Rent Burden19.9%

Climate

Avg Temp39°F (4°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain22.3 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,002 ft (305 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband14.0%
Libraries1

Is Halma a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Halma receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Halma offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Halma is $52,500, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 25.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Halma is $77,500, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Halma has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Halma has a population of 46 with a density of 49 people per square mile. The median age is 23.5 years, 40% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

46
Total Population
49
People / sq mi
23.5yrs
Median Age
40% below US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.7%
Female 54.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Halma vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Halma vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Halma is $52,500, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes.

Income: Halma vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,500
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,722
Avg Weekly Wage$960
IRS Avg AGI$75,818

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate25.0%
102% above US avg
Establishments (County)198
County GDP$223M

Business (County)

Restaurants9
Healthcare9
Retail25
Manufacturing10

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,940
16% below US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.5 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Halma is $77,500, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$77,500
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden19.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.9%
Housing Units23
Median Year Built1979

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,940
16% below US avg
Effective Rate3.79%
Halma has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 22.3 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

5°F Jan (-15°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average39.1°F
28% below US avg
January Average5°F (-15°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall22.3 inches
41% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,002 ft (305 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density49/sq mi
Coordinates48.6605°N, 96.5977°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKittson County County
County FIPS27069
Halma is located in Kittson County County. It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25-point margin. 14.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.5%
D 36.5%

Winner: Republican by 25 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.3%
19% below US avg
High School+90.9%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score6.08
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density49/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi
CountyKittson County County

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access14.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants9
Retail Stores25

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.5 min
Drive Alone80.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.0%

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