Minnesota
Lester Prairie is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,848. Residents earn $87,188 per year, which is 16% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lester Prairie receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Lester Prairie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lester Prairie is $87,188, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Lester Prairie is $217,000, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lester Prairie is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 119 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,785 per 100,000, near the national average.
15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lester Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 89.5% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.5% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $87,188 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,575 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,096 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,945 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.7% |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,049 |
| County GDP | $2,397M |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Healthcare | 124 |
| Retail | 133 |
| Manufacturing | 69 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,970 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.83% |
| Commute Time | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $217,000 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $313,014 |
| Census Median Rent | $735 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,970 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.83% |
| Obesity | 42.1% |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.9% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.9% |
| Premature Death | 5,843/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 74.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Total Violent | 119.0/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 59.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 59.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,784.7/100K |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 59.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,606.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 119.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.8 inches |
| 22% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8833°N, 94.0370°W |
| County FIPS | 27085 |
Winner: Republican by 38 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 124 |
| Restaurants | 68 |
| Retail Stores | 133 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 31.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |