At a Glance
Median Income
$39,087
$16,608 per capita
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
372/100K
5,686/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
22.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
261 sunny days/yr
How Mineral Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mineral Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mineral Point a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mineral Point residents earn a median household income of $39,087 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,608. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
Safety & Crime
Mineral Point reports 372 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,686/100K.
Education
2.4% of adults in Mineral Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mineral Point has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population383
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,596/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,087
Per Capita$16,608
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty15.0%
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,013
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$178,232
Housing Units160
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent372/100K
Property5,686/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days261/yr
Rain41.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation899 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.4%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.6%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Mineral Point was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (20 miles).
34.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
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