Minnesota
Hanley Falls is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 288. Residents earn $57,917 per year, which is 23% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hanley Falls receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Hanley Falls offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hanley Falls is $57,917, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Hanley Falls is $76,700, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $628 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hanley Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches, including 51.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 77.4% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.6% |
| 69% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,917 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,498 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $954 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,153 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 388 |
| County GDP | $784M |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 46 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,238 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.22% |
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |
| Census Median | $76,700 |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $136,922 |
| Census Median Rent | $628 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.8% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 53.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,238 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.22% |
| Obesity | 38.9% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 24.1% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 8,670/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 45.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.6 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 51.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,048 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,152/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6918°N, 95.6194°W |
| County FIPS | 27173 |
Winner: Republican by 40.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,152/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 80.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 24 |
| Retail Stores | 46 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.6% |