At a Glance
Median Income
$53,750
$22,705 per capita
Home Value
$100,700
Zillow: $208,049
Median Rent
$563/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
31.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
17.1% smoking rate
How McIntosh Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McIntosh's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McIntosh a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McIntosh residents earn a median household income of $53,750 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,705. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in McIntosh is $100,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,049. Median rent is $563/month, with 51.0% 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 1942.
Education
31.9% of adults in McIntosh hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(5% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McIntosh has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population836
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density836/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born7.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,750
Per Capita$22,705
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,700
Rent$563
Ownership59.9%
Zillow$208,049
Housing Units334
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,235 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute14 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in McIntosh was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.