At a Glance
Median Income
$67,857
$34,481 per capita
Home Value
$114,800
Zillow: $175,461
Median Rent
$690/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
16.0% smoking rate
How Halstad Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Halstad's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Halstad a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Halstad residents earn a median household income of $67,857 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,481. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Halstad is $114,800 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $175,461. Median rent is $690/month, with 19.6% 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 1969.
Education
19.9% of adults in Halstad hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Halstad has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population589
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,636/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$67,857
Per Capita$34,481
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939
Housing
A+
Home Value$114,800
Rent$690
Ownership81.9%
Zillow$175,461
Housing Units285
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity36.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,593/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
Elevation874 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Halstad was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hector International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.