Minnesota
Mapleton is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,745. Residents earn $82,031 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mapleton receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Mapleton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mapleton is $82,031, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Mapleton is $176,400, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mapleton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 114 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,028 per 100,000, 48% below the national average.
27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mapleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 40.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.2% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.8% |
| 79% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $82,031 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,879 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,356 |
| Unemployment | 4.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 492 |
| County GDP | $788M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.67% |
| Commute Time | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |
| Census Median | $176,400 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $236,925 |
| Census Median Rent | $772 |
| 34% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.67% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 26.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,137/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Total Violent | 114.2/100K |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 57.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 57.1/100K |
| Total Property | 1,028.0/100K |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 57.1/100K |
| Theft | 913.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 57.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,038 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9271°N, 93.9553°W |
| County FIPS | 27043 |
Winner: Republican by 37.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 27.4% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,274/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 22.3 min |
| Work from Home | 7.3% |