At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$36,102 per capita
Violent Crime
283/100K
1,920/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
70.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
276 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?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Luverne residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,102. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 84 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Luverne reports 283 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,920/100K.
Education
16.7% of adults in Luverne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
70.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Luverne has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population59
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density227/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans48.0%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$36,102
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$213M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,192
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$125,433
Housing Units17
Rent Burden18.8%
Crime
F
Violent283/100K
Property1,920/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,084/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain20.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,420 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+70.0%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute17 min
Broadband18.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations3
Did You Know?
The median home in Luverne was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Jamestown Regional (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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