Minnesota
McIntosh is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 836. Residents earn $53,750 per year, which is 28% below the national average.
Based on current data, McIntosh receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. McIntosh stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in McIntosh is $53,750, 28% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 14 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in McIntosh is $100,700, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $563 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
31.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
McIntosh has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 63.7% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 36.3% |
| 171% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,750 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $22,705 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,103 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 122 |
| County GDP | $249M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 10 |
| Retail | 19 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,733 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.71% |
| Commute Time | 14.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
| Census Median | $100,700 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $193,917 |
| Census Median Rent | $563 |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 59.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,733 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.71% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.8% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 19,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 48.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 38.8°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.6 inches |
| 30% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,235 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6374°N, 95.8870°W |
| County FIPS | 27087 |
Winner: Republican by 8.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.9% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 836/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 84.9% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 10 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 19 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 14.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 75.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.5% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |