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Myrtle, MN

Minnesota

Myrtle is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 40. Residents earn $63,125 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
40 Population 400/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $27,730 per capita
$56,700 Home Value
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,700 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $63,125
16% lower than US avg
Home Value $56,700
80% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Myrtle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population40
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans37.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$27,730
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,740M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$56,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units16
Rent Burden24.9%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain35.8 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,256 ft (383 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband13.0%
Libraries1

Is Myrtle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Myrtle receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Myrtle stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Myrtle is $63,125, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Myrtle is $56,700, 80% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Myrtle has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches, including 39.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Myrtle has a population of 40 with a density of 400 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

40
Total Population
400
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Myrtle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Myrtle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Myrtle is $63,125, which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Myrtle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$63,125
16% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,730
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$64,740

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)832
County GDP$1,740M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare66
Retail131
Manufacturing47

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,279
22% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Myrtle is $56,700, 80% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$56,700
80% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden24.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.9%
Housing Units16
Median Year Built1942

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,279
22% above US avg
Effective Rate7.55%
Myrtle has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 35.8 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall35.8 inches
6% below US avg
Snowfall39.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,256 ft (383 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates43.5632°N, 93.1630°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27047
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 21.3-point margin. 13.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 21.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+24.0%
29% below US avg
High School+92.0%
Graduate Degree+9.7%
School Test Score6.08
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density400/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access13.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants73
Retail Stores131

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone75.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.0%

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