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Mahtowa, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
365 Population 34/sq mi density
$85,000 Median Income $34,785 per capita
$242,400 Home Value $288,776 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
126 Violent Crime/100K 1,382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$242,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Mahtowa, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,000
13% above
$34,785 per capita
Home Value
$242,400
14% below
Zillow: $288,776
Violent Crime
126/100K
67% below
1,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
22% below
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
249 sunny days/yr

How Mahtowa Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Mahtowa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
113%
Home Value
86%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
33%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Mahtowa a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Mahtowa residents earn a median household income of $85,000 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,785. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Mahtowa is $242,400 , 14% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $288,776. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.

Safety & Crime

Mahtowa reports 126 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 67% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,382/100K.

Education

26.4% of adults in Mahtowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 98.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Mahtowa has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population365
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$34,785
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$242,400
Rent
Ownership95.0%
Zillow$288,776
Housing Units164
Rent Burden28.1%

Crime

F
Violent126/100K
Property1,382/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain32.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,177 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+98.7%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Mahtowa was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.