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Motley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Todd County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
593 Population 427/sq mi density
$43,281 Median Income $27,256 per capita
$128,300 Home Value $246,611 Zillow
$661 Median Rent 20.4% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,281 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,300 home value, $661/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Motley, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,281
42% below
$27,256 per capita
Home Value
$128,300
54% below
Zillow: $246,611
Median Rent
$661/mo
43% below
20.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
8,308/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Motley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Motley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
46%
Rent
57%
Poverty
33%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Motley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Motley residents earn a median household income of $43,281 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,256. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 634 business establishments, including 52 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Motley is $128,300 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $246,611. Median rent is $661/month, with 20.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Motley reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,308/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

8.1% of adults in Motley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Motley has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population593
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density427/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$43,281
Per Capita$27,256
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$1,141M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,026

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,300
Rent$661
Ownership60.3%
Zillow$246,611
Housing Units361
Rent Burden20.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property8,308/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary1,231/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain27.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,228 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute17 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Motley was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.