Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Mountain Iron is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 2,865. Residents earn $81,607 per year, which is 9% above the national average.
Based on current data, Mountain Iron receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Mountain Iron stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Mountain Iron is $81,607, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mountain Iron is $180,700, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $911 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mountain Iron has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches, including 61.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,607 |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $40,473 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,163 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,234 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.7% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,646 |
| County GDP | $13,874M |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Healthcare | 843 |
| Retail | 793 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.95% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
| Census Median | $180,700 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $188,121 |
| Census Median Rent | $911 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,326 |
| 52% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.95% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.1% |
| Depression | 26.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,681/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 81.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.7 inches |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 61.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,517 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 68.1 sq mi (176.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5367°N, 92.6166°W |
| County FIPS | 27137 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 22.9% |
| 32% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Total Area | 68.1 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 843 |
| Restaurants | 557 |
| Retail Stores | 793 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 14 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |