Kettle River, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
133 Population 341/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $35,511 per capita
$129,200 Home Value $229,011 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Kettle River, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$35,511 per capita
Home Value
$129,200
54% below
Zillow: $229,011
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
40% below
87.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
17% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Kettle River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
46%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
83%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Kettle River a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Kettle River residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,511. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Kettle River is $129,200 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,011. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.

Education

20.2% of adults in Kettle River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 87.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Kettle River has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population133
Median Age56.5 yrs
Density341/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$35,511
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$129,200
Rent
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$229,011
Housing Units58
Rent Burden27.9%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,178 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+87.5%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Kettle River was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.