Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Long Prairie is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 3,683. Residents earn $57,139 per year, which is 24% below the national average.
Based on current data, Long Prairie 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, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Long Prairie has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Long Prairie is $57,139, 24% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Long Prairie is $130,100, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $942 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.
Violent crime in Long Prairie is below the national average at 179 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,964 per 100,000, near the national average.
10.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Long Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches, including 54.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 62.8% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 37.2% |
| 178% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $57,139 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,528 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,564 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.3% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,733 |
| County GDP | $12,618M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 529 |
| Retail | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 231 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.92% |
| Commute Time | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |
| Census Median | $130,100 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,518 |
| Census Median Rent | $942 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 63.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.92% |
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 30.4% |
| Depression | 22.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 69.8% |
| Premature Death | 6,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Total Violent | 178.5/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 119.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 59.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,963.7/100K |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 178.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,755.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 29.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.0 inches |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 54.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9747°N, 94.8614°W |
| County FIPS | 27145 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.4% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 78.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,339/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 21.0 min |
| Work from Home | 7.5% |