Iron Junction, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
95 Population 117/sq mi density
$38,333 Median Income $23,164 per capita
$127,500 Home Value $160,561 Zillow
39°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$38,333 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Iron Junction, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$38,333
49% below
$23,164 per capita
Home Value
$127,500
55% below
Zillow: $160,561
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
50% below
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
36% below
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Iron Junction Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
51%
Home Value
45%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Iron Junction a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Iron Junction residents earn a median household income of $38,333 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,164. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% 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 Iron Junction is $127,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,561. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Education

16.9% of adults in Iron Junction hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Iron Junction has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population95
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density117/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$38,333
Per Capita$23,164
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$127,500
Rent
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$160,561
Housing Units41
Rent Burden31.4%

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death8,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,377 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Iron Junction was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.