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Miesville, MN

Minnesota

Miesville is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 119. Residents earn $88,750 per year, which is 18% above the national average.

4.0 /5.0
A Great
119 Population 68/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $37,142 per capita
$320,000 Home Value
46°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$320,000 home value
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $88,750
18% higher than US avg
Home Value $320,000
14% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.3%
40% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Miesville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population119
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans81.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$37,142
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,916M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$320,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units57
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Uninsured7.8%
Smoking13.0%
Depression25.0%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain32.4 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation935 ft (285 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.3%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute22 min
Broadband54.0%
Libraries5

Is Miesville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Miesville receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Miesville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Miesville is $88,750, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Miesville is $320,000, 14% above the national median. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Miesville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 270 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Miesville has a population of 119 with a density of 68 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

119
Total Population
68
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
1.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Miesville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Miesville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Miesville is $88,750, which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Miesville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$88,750
18% above US avg
Per Capita Income$37,142
Avg Weekly Wage$1,164
IRS Avg AGI$80,551

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,388
County GDP$3,916M

Business (County)

Restaurants102
Healthcare158
Retail173
Manufacturing92

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,437
27% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.39%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.6 min
Drive Alone68.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Miesville is $320,000, 14% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$320,000
14% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.6%
Housing Units57
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,437
27% above US avg
Effective Rate1.39%
In Miesville, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.8% of residents lack health insurance. 13.0% are current smokers. 25.0% report depression. 21.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Miesville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma9.9%
COPD4.4%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.0%
7% below US avg
Binge Drinking20.3%
Physical Inactivity21.9%
Depression25.0%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress10.7%
Short Sleep29.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured7.8%
9% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,230
Dentists1:2,001
Mental Health1:739
Checkup Rate72.2%
Dental Visits70.3%
Premature Death6,296/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.2/10
Exercise Access84.2%
Healthcare Facilities158
Miesville has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 32.4 inches. The area enjoys 270 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall32.4 inches
15% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation935 ft (285 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates44.5990°N, 92.8196°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27049
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 20.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 16.5-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 57.3%
D 40.8%

Winner: Republican by 16.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.3%
40% below US avg
High School+90.5%
Graduate Degree+2.8%
School Test Score6.08
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density68/sq mi
Total Area1.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.0%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities158
Restaurants102
Retail Stores173

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.6 min
Drive Alone68.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home11.1%

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