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McGregor, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
431 Population 201/sq mi density
$28,750 Median Income $20,447 per capita
$115,500 Home Value $261,472 Zillow
$678 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,750 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$115,500 home value, $678/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher

McGregor, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$28,750
62% below
$20,447 per capita
Home Value
$115,500
59% below
Zillow: $261,472
Median Rent
$678/mo
42% below
30.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.5%
63% below
85.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
31.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
8% above
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr

How McGregor Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
38%
Home Value
41%
Rent
58%
Poverty
254%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McGregor a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

McGregor residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $20,447. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 476 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in McGregor is $115,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,472. Median rent is $678/month, with 30.2% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

McGregor reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.5% of adults in McGregor hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 85.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

McGregor has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population431
Median Age49.5 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

C
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$20,447
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty31.5%
County GDP$674M
Avg Weekly Wage$917

Housing

A
Home Value$115,500
Rent$678
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$261,472
Housing Units172
Rent Burden30.2%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity34.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death8,648/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,225 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.5%
High School+85.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.8%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in McGregor was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.