Lake Bronson, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kittson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
175 Population 330/sq mi density
$46,250 Median Income $35,076 per capita
$42,900 Home Value $167,638 Zillow
$647 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 19.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$42,900 home value, $647/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Lake Bronson, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,250
38% below
$35,076 per capita
Home Value
$42,900
85% below
Zillow: $167,638
Median Rent
$647/mo
44% below
20.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
84.7% high school+
Unemployment
19.3%
436% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Lake Bronson Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
15%
Rent
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
536%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lake Bronson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lake Bronson residents earn a median household income of $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,076. The unemployment rate stands at 19.3% (436% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lake Bronson is $42,900 , 85% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,638. Median rent is $647/month, with 20.0% 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 1973.

Education

5.1% of adults in Lake Bronson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 84.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lake Bronson has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population175
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density330/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$35,076
Unemployment19.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$42,900
Rent$647
Ownership63.1%
Zillow$167,638
Housing Units155
Rent Burden20.0%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,582/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.3 in/yr
Elevation957 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+84.7%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute21 min
Broadband73.9%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lake Bronson was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.