At a Glance
Median Income
$29,427
$26,342 per capita
Home Value
$88,800
Zillow: $329,697
Median Rent
$839/mo
39.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
34.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
17.3% smoking rate
How Minong Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Minong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Minong a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Minong residents earn a median household income of $29,427 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,342. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 34.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,215 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Minong is $88,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $329,697. Median rent is $839/month, with 39.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
10.4% of adults in Minong hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Minong has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population662
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density433/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.9%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,427
Per Capita$26,342
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty34.0%
County GDP$2,402M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,800
Rent$839
Ownership52.3%
Zillow$329,697
Housing Units341
Rent Burden39.0%
Health
Obesity35.7%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death8,763/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain33.4 in/yr
Elevation1,062 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute12 min
Broadband71.7%
Internet Speed104 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Minong was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Rice Lake Regional/Carl's Field (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 104 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.