Minnesota
Menahga is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,292. Residents earn $56,000 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Menahga receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Menahga offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Menahga is $56,000, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 17.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Menahga is $145,800, 48% 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 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Menahga has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.9% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.1% |
| 77% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,000 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,333 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,024 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,290 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,140 |
| County GDP | $2,058M |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 135 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,803 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.29% |
| Commute Time | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |
| Census Median | $145,800 |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $186,912 |
| 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 | 61.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,803 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.29% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 27.1% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,442/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 23.9 inches |
| 37% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,400 ft (427 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7537°N, 95.1029°W |
| County FIPS | 27005 |
Winner: Republican by 33.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.4% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 348/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 83 |
| Retail Stores | 135 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.2 min |
| Work from Home | 11.2% |