Minnesota
Jenkins is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 472. Residents earn $70,500 per year, which is 6% below the national average.
Based on current data, Jenkins receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Jenkins offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Jenkins is $70,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Jenkins is $265,900, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
15.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Jenkins has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches, including 39.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $70,500 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,996 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,335 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% 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 | 1.82% |
| Commute Time | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |
| Census Median | $265,900 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $296,579 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 26.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.82% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 15.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,321/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 28.8 inches |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 39.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,264 ft (385 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6511°N, 94.3282°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27035 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.2% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Retail Stores | 381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 20.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.5% |