Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Luverne is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 4,907. Residents earn $66,145 per year, which is 12% below the national average.
Based on current data, Luverne receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Luverne stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Luverne is $66,145, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Luverne is $181,100, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $718 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Luverne experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 34.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.4% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| 73% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,145 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,860 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,379 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 328 |
| County GDP | $992M |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Healthcare | 29 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,047 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.68% |
| Commute Time | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |
| Census Median | $181,100 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,782 |
| Census Median Rent | $718 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,047 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.68% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.1% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.6% |
| Premature Death | 6,748/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,468 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6536°N, 96.2151°W |
| County FIPS | 27133 |
Winner: Republican by 39.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 29.9% |
| 11% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,337/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 29 |
| Restaurants | 18 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 17.8 min |
| Work from Home | 6.7% |