At a Glance
Median Income
$76,106
$35,323 per capita
Violent Crime
219/100K
959/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
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. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,215 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Knife River reports 219 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 959/100K.
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 11°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population98
Median Age87.8 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans98.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,106
Per Capita$35,323
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$378,146
Housing Units133
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent219/100K
Property959/100K
Health
Obesity33.2%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death8,763/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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%
Broadband61.0%
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.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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