At a Glance
Median Income
$56,000
$26,333 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
Zillow: $194,677
Median Rent
$772/mo
24.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
17.0% smoking rate
How Menahga Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Menahga's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Menahga a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Menahga residents earn a median household income of $56,000 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,333. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,140 business establishments, including 83 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Menahga is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,677. Median rent is $772/month, with 24.4% 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 1975.
Education
25.4% of adults in Menahga hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Menahga has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
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.
Data Overview
People
Population1,292
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density348/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$56,000
Per Capita$26,333
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$2,058M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,024
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent$772
Ownership61.7%
Zillow$194,677
Housing Units567
Rent Burden24.4%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,442/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,400 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed125 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Menahga was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 125 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.