Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Little Falls is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 9,094. Residents earn $46,284 per year, which is 38% below the national average.
Based on current data, Little Falls receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Little Falls has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Little Falls is $46,284, 38% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.6%. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Little Falls is $198,100, 30% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Little Falls is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 134 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,805 per 100,000, near the national average.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Little Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.0% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.0% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $46,284 |
| 38% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,509 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,076 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,499 |
| Unemployment | 2.6% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,063 |
| County GDP | $2,398M |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Healthcare | 119 |
| Retail | 117 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.06% |
| Commute Time | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $198,100 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $262,874 |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 66.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,076 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.06% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 13.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,370/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Total Violent | 134.2/100K |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 36.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 97.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,805.3/100K |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 73.2/100K |
| Theft | 1,610.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 122.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.1 inches |
| 21% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,121 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9856°N, 94.3597°W |
| County FIPS | 27009 |
Winner: Republican by 35.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 119 |
| Restaurants | 56 |
| Retail Stores | 117 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 19.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |