Minnesota
Motley is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 593. Residents earn $43,281 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Motley receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Motley offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Motley is $43,281, 42% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Motley is $128,300, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $661 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Motley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,281 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,256 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,026 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $59,548 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.1% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 634 |
| County GDP | $1,141M |
| Restaurants | 52 |
| Healthcare | 56 |
| Retail | 93 |
| Manufacturing | 34 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,845 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.00% |
| Commute Time | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |
| Census Median | $128,300 |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $246,611 |
| Census Median Rent | $661 |
| 43% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.4% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,845 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.00% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,078/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.1 inches |
| 29% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3348°N, 94.6428°W |
| County FIPS | 27153 |
Winner: Republican by 53.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.1% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.0% |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 56 |
| Restaurants | 52 |
| Retail Stores | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 17.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 3.0% |