At a Glance
Median Income
$63,125
$27,730 per capita
Home Value
$56,700
Zillow: $235,681
Bachelor's Degree+
24.0%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
16.5% smoking rate
How Myrtle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Myrtle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Myrtle a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Myrtle residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,730. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 832 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Myrtle is $56,700 , 80% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $235,681. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1942.
Education
24.0% of adults in Myrtle hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 35.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$27,730
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
Housing
A+
Home Value$56,700
Rent
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$235,681
Housing Units16
Rent Burden24.9%
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,899/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain35.8 in/yr
Elevation1,256 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband69.2%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Myrtle was built in 1942.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.