At a Glance
Median Income
$100,316
$35,031 per capita
Home Value
$178,700
Zillow: $177,264
Median Rent
$508/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
7.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
18.3% smoking rate
How Kelliher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kelliher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kelliher a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kelliher residents earn a median household income of $100,316 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,031. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Kelliher is $178,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,264. Median rent is $508/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
38.8% of adults in Kelliher hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kelliher has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population347
Median Age62.6 yrs
Density158/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born1.7%
Veterans4.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,316
Per Capita$35,031
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.6%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,700
Rent$508
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$177,264
Housing Units235
Rent Burden26.5%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,268/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain26.9 in/yr
Elevation1,352 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Kelliher was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.