At a Glance
Median Income
$43,854
$22,205 per capita
Home Value
$83,000
Zillow: $153,074
Median Rent
$755/mo
27.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
84.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
15.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
26.4% smoking rate
How Mahnomen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mahnomen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mahnomen 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
Mahnomen residents earn a median household income of $43,854 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,205. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mahnomen is $83,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,074. Median rent is $755/month, with 27.2% 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
11.1% of adults in Mahnomen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
84.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mahnomen has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,116
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,854
Per Capita$22,205
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty15.2%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$755
Ownership56.7%
Zillow$153,074
Housing Units490
Rent Burden27.2%
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking26.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,209 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+84.8%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute14 min
Broadband83.2%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mahnomen was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Hector International (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.