At a Glance
Median Income
$52,708
$32,851 per capita
Home Value
$156,700
Zillow: $319,385
Median Rent
$917/mo
43.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
222/100K
3,748/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
98.8% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
13.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Nelson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nelson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nelson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nelson residents earn a median household income of $52,708 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,851. 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 1,499 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nelson is $156,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,385. Median rent is $917/month, with 43.9% 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 1974.
Safety & Crime
Nelson reports 222 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,748/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Nelson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
98.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nelson has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population113
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density171/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans93.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,708
Per Capita$32,851
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,860M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$156,700
Rent$917
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$319,385
Housing Units55
Rent Burden43.9%
Crime
F
Violent222/100K
Property3,748/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,113/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,366 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+98.8%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute29 min
Broadband65.0%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Nelson was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
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