At a Glance
Median Income
$39,087
$16,608 per capita
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.4%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
22.5% smoking rate
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+
2.6 / 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 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
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 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population383
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density1,596/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$39,087
Per Capita$16,608
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty15.0%
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$1,013
Ownership62.4%
Zillow$195,917
Housing Units160
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking22.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
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).
35.0% of the population has a disability.