At a Glance
Median Income
$85,000
$34,785 per capita
Home Value
$242,400
Zillow: $288,776
Bachelor's Degree+
26.4%
98.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.2%
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mahtowa a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 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 11.2% (211% 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.
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 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population365
Median Age33.9 yrs
Density34/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$85,000
Per Capita$34,785
Unemployment11.2%
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%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,923/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.