At a Glance
Median Income
$76,106
$35,323 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
100.0% high school+
Obesity Rate
33.2%
13.8% smoking rate
How Knife River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Knife River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Knife River a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Knife River residents earn a median household income of $76,106 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,323. 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,215 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Education
38.8% of adults in Knife River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Knife River has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population98
Median Age87.8 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans27.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,106
Per Capita$35,323
Unemployment
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$385,834
Housing Units133
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,763/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation628 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+26.3%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Broadband86.9%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Knife River was built in 1989.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
44.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.