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Lamberton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
864 Population 1,137/sq mi density
$59,330 Median Income $28,258 per capita
$87,000 Home Value $90,091 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 23.7% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,330 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,000 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Lamberton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,330
21% below
$28,258 per capita
Home Value
$87,000
69% below
Zillow: $90,091
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
23.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
39% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Lamberton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
31%
Rent
66%
Poverty
42%
Bachelor's
61%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lamberton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lamberton residents earn a median household income of $59,330 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,258. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 592 business establishments, including 33 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lamberton is $87,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $90,091. Median rent is $770/month, with 23.7% 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 1948.

Safety & Crime

Lamberton reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

20.7% of adults in Lamberton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lamberton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population864
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density1,137/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,330
Per Capita$28,258
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$1,490M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,000
Rent$770
Ownership79.5%
Zillow$90,091
Housing Units381
Rent Burden23.7%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death6,747/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain29.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,140 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute13 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Lamberton was built in 1948.
17.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.