Minnesota
Lancaster is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 344. Residents earn $65,313 per year, which is 13% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lancaster receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Lancaster stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lancaster is $65,313, 13% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Lancaster is $118,200, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $680 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lancaster has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $65,313 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,557 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $960 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,818 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.0% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 198 |
| County GDP | $223M |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Healthcare | 9 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,940 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.49% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $118,200 |
| 58% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $680 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,940 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.49% |
| Obesity | 35.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,582/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.3 inches |
| 41% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8582°N, 96.8014°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27069 |
Winner: Republican by 25 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.9% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 86.9% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 9 |
| Restaurants | 9 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |