At a Glance
Median Income
$51,537
$30,207 per capita
Home Value
$124,700
Zillow: $138,954
Median Rent
$669/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
525/100K
2,242/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.7%
85.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
10.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
308 sunny days/yr
How Luverne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Luverne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Luverne a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luverne residents earn a median household income of $51,537 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,207. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 300 business establishments, including 16 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luverne is $124,700 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,954. Median rent is $669/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Luverne reports 525 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 38% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,242/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.7% of adults in Luverne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
85.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luverne has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,713
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density173/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,537
Per Capita$30,207
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty10.4%
County GDP$606M
Avg Weekly Wage$928
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,700
Rent$669
Ownership56.8%
Zillow$138,954
Housing Units1,130
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
F
Violent525/100K
Property2,242/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault525/100K
Burglary420/100K
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death13,952/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days308/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation344 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.7%
High School+85.2%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Luverne was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Montgomery Regional (Dannelly Field) (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.558 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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