At a Glance
Median Income
$40,000
$13,560 per capita
Median Rent
$763/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.1%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
22.2%
33.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.2%
25.1% smoking rate
How Midway Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Midway's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Midway a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Midway residents earn a median household income of $40,000 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $13,560. The unemployment rate stands at 22.2% (517% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Education
11.1% of adults in Midway hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Midway has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population35
Median Age28.1 yrs
Density19/mi²
Male / Female71% / 29%
Foreign Born20.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$40,000
Per Capita$13,560
Unemployment22.2%
Poverty33.3%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$763
Ownership30.0%
Zillow$143,747
Housing Units9
Rent Burden31.3%
Health
Obesity43.2%
Diabetes13.1%
Smoking25.1%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,344 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.1%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Midway was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.0% of the population has a disability.
20.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.