At a Glance
Violent Crime
123/100K
3,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
60.7% high school+
Unemployment
23.9%
61.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
26.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr
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?
F
1.3 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Mahnomen reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,709/100K.
Education
8.2% of adults in Mahnomen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
60.7% 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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population191
Median Age14.6 yrs
Density180/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$8,233
Unemployment23.9%
Poverty61.0%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership17.1%
Zillow$143,747
Housing Units490
Rent Burden27.2%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property3,709/100K
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking26.4%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,209 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+60.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute20 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.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.