Minnesota
Lanesboro is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 804. Residents earn $80,000 per year, which is 6% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lanesboro receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lanesboro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Lanesboro is $80,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.9%. Only 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lanesboro is $186,900, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $532 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 43.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lanesboro has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,000 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,966 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,016 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,301 |
| Unemployment | 0.9% |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.2% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,256 |
| County GDP | $2,964M |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Healthcare | 135 |
| Retail | 141 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,717 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.5% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $186,900 |
| 34% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $224,113 |
| Median List Price | $209,000 |
| Median List Price | $209,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $141 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.5% |
| Price Drops | 66.7% |
| Inventory | 3 |
| Census Median Rent | $532 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,717 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 40.3% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,475/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 135 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.9 inches |
| 3% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 967 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7151°N, 91.9702°W |
| County FIPS | 27169 |
Winner: Republican by 4.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 43.2% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 529/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.1% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 135 |
| Restaurants | 129 |
| Retail Stores | 141 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.5% |
| Public Transit | 3.1% |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |