At a Glance
Median Income
$66,145
$35,860 per capita
Home Value
$181,100
Zillow: $259,004
Median Rent
$718/mo
30.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.6%
15.3% smoking rate
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?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luverne residents earn a median household income of $66,145 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,860. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 18 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Luverne is $181,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,004. Median rent is $718/month, with 30.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Education
29.9% of adults in Luverne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luverne has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population4,907
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density1,337/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born2.1%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,145
Per Capita$35,860
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$992M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,036
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,100
Rent$718
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$259,004
Housing Units2,204
Rent Burden30.4%
Health
Obesity36.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,748/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.0 in/yr
Elevation1,468 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Luverne was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.