Minnesota
Ironton is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 557. Residents earn $55,536 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ironton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Ironton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ironton is $55,536, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 10.6% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Ironton is $128,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 87.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ironton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,536 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,853 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,335 |
| Unemployment | 5.4% |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,376 |
| County GDP | $4,044M |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Healthcare | 256 |
| Retail | 381 |
| Manufacturing | 112 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.76% |
| Commute Time | 25.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |
| Census Median | $128,300 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $266,562 |
| $/Sq Ft | $122 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.8% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.76% |
| Obesity | 39.3% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.4% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,321/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.5 inches |
| 35% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,290 ft (393 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4822°N, 94.0033°W |
| County FIPS | 27035 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.1% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 87.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 384/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.3% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Retail Stores | 381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 25.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.4% |