Nashwauk, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,035 Population 68/sq mi density
$58,533 Median Income $31,159 per capita
$102,400 Home Value $135,588 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 32.6% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
209 Violent Crime/100K 209 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,533 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,400 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Nashwauk, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,533
22% below
$31,159 per capita
Home Value
$102,400
64% below
Zillow: $135,588
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
32.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
209/100K
45% below
209/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.0%
73% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
111% above
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Nashwauk Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
78%
Home Value
36%
Rent
60%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
211%
Crime
55%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nashwauk a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nashwauk residents earn a median household income of $58,533 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,159. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nashwauk is $102,400 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,588. Median rent is $697/month, with 32.6% 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 1952.

Safety & Crime

Nashwauk reports 209 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 45% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 209/100K.

Education

9.0% of adults in Nashwauk hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nashwauk has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,035
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$58,533
Per Capita$31,159
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$2,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,040

Housing

A+
Home Value$102,400
Rent$697
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$135,588
Housing Units587
Rent Burden32.6%

Crime

F
Violent209/100K
Property209/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.2%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,838/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain24.8 in/yr
Elevation1,486 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.2%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed149 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Nashwauk was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 149 Mbps.
There are 107 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.