Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Ihlen is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 65. Residents earn $63,603 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ihlen receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Ihlen stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ihlen is $63,603, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Ihlen is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 40.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ihlen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches, including 39.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 85.1% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.9% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,603 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,463 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,379 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.0% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 328 |
| County GDP | $992M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,047 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.64% |
| Commute Time | 31.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.8% |
| Housing Units | 49 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,047 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.64% |
| Obesity | 32.1% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.5% |
| Asthma | 7.7% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Short Sleep | 27.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.5% |
| Uninsured | 10.1% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 62.4% |
| Dental Visits | 55.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,748/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Annual Average | 44.4°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.6 inches |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,645 ft (501 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9156°N, 96.3728°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27133 |
Winner: Republican by 39.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 40.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.7% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 33.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 176/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 45.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 31.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.0% |