Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Hibbing is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 16,100. Residents earn $55,463 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Hibbing receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Hibbing offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Hibbing is $55,463, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Hibbing is $123,900, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $739 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Hibbing is below the national average at 295 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,799 per 100,000, near the national average.
18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Hibbing has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.7% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.3% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,463 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,673 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,234 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,646 |
| County GDP | $13,874M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 793 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.30% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |
| Census Median | $123,900 |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $153,676 |
| Census Median Rent | $739 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.30% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.3% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 6.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.6% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Total Violent | 294.7/100K |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 43.0/100K |
| Robbery | 6.1/100K |
| Assault | 245.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,798.8/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 221.0/100K |
| Theft | 1,516.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 61.4/100K |
| Arson | 12.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.8 inches |
| 35% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,514 ft (461 m) |
| Area | 182.0 sq mi (471.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3959°N, 92.9465°W |
| County FIPS | 27137 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Total Area | 182.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 793 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Work from Home | 3.8% |