Minnesota
Nashwauk is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,035. Residents earn $58,533 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nashwauk receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Nashwauk offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nashwauk is $58,533, 22% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Nashwauk is $102,400, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $697 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Nashwauk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches, including 59.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,533 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,159 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,727 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,352 |
| County GDP | $2,579M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 178 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,534 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.43% |
| Commute Time | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |
| Census Median | $102,400 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $122,959 |
| Census Median Rent | $697 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,534 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.43% |
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.6% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.9% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,838/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.4 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3800°N, 93.1667°W |
| County FIPS | 27061 |
Winner: Republican by 20.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.0% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Total Area | 15.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 178 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 22.2 min |
| Work from Home | 9.5% |