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Hanley Falls, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
288 Population 1,152/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $36,498 per capita
$76,700 Home Value $136,922 Zillow
$628 Median Rent 19.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
72 Violent Crime/100K 1,760 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,700 home value, $628/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Hanley Falls, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,917
23% below
$36,498 per capita
Home Value
$76,700
73% below
Zillow: $136,922
Median Rent
$628/mo
46% below
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
72/100K
81% below
1,760/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.0%
76% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Hanley Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hanley Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
77%
Home Value
27%
Rent
54%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hanley Falls a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hanley Falls residents earn a median household income of $57,917 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,498. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hanley Falls is $76,700 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,922. Median rent is $628/month, with 19.8% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Hanley Falls reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,760/100K.

Education

8.0% of adults in Hanley Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hanley Falls has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population288
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density1,152/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,917
Per Capita$36,498
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$784M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,700
Rent$628
Ownership53.6%
Zillow$136,922
Housing Units144
Rent Burden19.8%

Crime

F
Violent72/100K
Property1,760/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain28.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,048 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband80.0%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Hanley Falls was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.