At a Glance
Median Income
$56,150
$35,121 per capita
Home Value
$62,800
Zillow: $126,718
Bachelor's Degree+
10.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
14.8% smoking rate
How Iron Belt Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Iron Belt's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Iron Belt a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Iron Belt residents earn a median household income of $56,150 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,121. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Iron Belt is $62,800 , 78% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,718. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Education
10.7% of adults in Iron Belt hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Iron Belt has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population143
Median Age48.3 yrs
Density58/mi²
Male / Female62% / 39%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$56,150
Per Capita$35,121
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$779
Housing
A+
Home Value$62,800
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$126,718
Housing Units128
Rent Burden43.3%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death5,870/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
Elevation1,558 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute31 min
Broadband64.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Iron Belt was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (94 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.