Hibbing, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
16,100 Population 88/sq mi density
$55,463 Median Income $34,673 per capita
$123,900 Home Value $164,731 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 33.2% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
63 Violent Crime/100K 666 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,463 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,900 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Hibbing, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,463
26% below
$34,673 per capita
Home Value
$123,900
56% below
Zillow: $164,731
Median Rent
$739/mo
36% below
33.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
63/100K
83% below
666/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Hibbing Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
44%
Rent
64%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
144%
Crime
17%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hibbing a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hibbing residents earn a median household income of $55,463 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,673. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hibbing is $123,900 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $164,731. Median rent is $739/month, with 33.2% 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 1954.

Safety & Crime

Hibbing reports 63 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 666/100K.

Education

18.9% of adults in Hibbing hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hibbing has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population16,100
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density88/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,463
Per Capita$34,673
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$123,900
Rent$739
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$164,731
Housing Units8,373
Rent Burden33.2%

Crime

F
Violent63/100K
Property666/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation1,514 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute17 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Hibbing was founded in 1893.
The median home in Hibbing was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.