Halstad, MN

Minnesota

Halstad is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 589. Residents earn $67,857 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
589 Population 1,636/sq mi density
$67,857 Median Income $34,481 per capita
$114,800 Home Value $166,270 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 19.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,857 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,800 home value, $690/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,857
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $114,800
59% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.9%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $690
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.1%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.4%
89% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population589
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,636/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 82%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,857
Per Capita$34,481
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$246M
Commute34 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,800
Rent$690
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$166,270
Rent Burden19.6%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.5%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
AQI36 (Good)
Rain25.0 in/yr
Elevation874 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+91.3%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute34 min
Libraries1

Is Halstad a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Halstad receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Halstad stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Halstad is $67,857, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Halstad is $114,800, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Halstad has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Halstad has a population of 589 with a density of 1,636 people per square mile. The median age is 42.6 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.2%), with 4.1% Hispanic, 3.6% Black.

Population

589
Total Population
1,636
People / sq mi
42.6yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52%
Female 48%

Race & Ethnicity

Halstad vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Halstad vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Halstad is $67,857, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.

Income: Halstad vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,857
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$34,481
Avg Weekly Wage$939
IRS Avg AGI$69,820

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.4%
89% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)259
County GDP$246M

Business (County)

Restaurants8
Healthcare17
Retail27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$2,057
41% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.79%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.8 min
Work from Home2.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Halstad is $114,800, 59% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $166,270.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$114,800
59% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$166,270

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below US avg
Rent Burden19.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$2,057
41% below US avg
Effective Rate1.79%
In Halstad, 36.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.5% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Halstad vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.1%
12% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma10.5%
COPD5.6%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression25.5%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress12.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate86.0%
Checkup Rate71.2%
Premature Death7,593/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access40.4%
Healthcare Facilities17

Crime Rates: Halstad vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Safety Score

Halstad has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall25.0 inches
34% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation874 ft (266 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density1,636/sq mi
Coordinates47.3511°N, 96.8257°W
County FIPS27107
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent. 19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 22.2-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.8%
D 37.5%

Winner: Republican by 22.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+19.9%
41% below US avg
High School+91.3%
School Test Score6.08
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 8Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent
Population Density1,636/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities17
Restaurants8
Retail Stores27

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.8 min
Work from Home2.6%

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