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Nerstrand, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rice County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
210 Population 149/sq mi density
$83,125 Median Income $41,877 per capita
$194,000 Home Value $402,620 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
72 Violent Crime/100K 1,323 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,125 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$194,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nerstrand, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,125
11% above
$41,877 per capita
Home Value
$194,000
31% below
Zillow: $402,620
Violent Crime
72/100K
81% below
1,323/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
92.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
83% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
13% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Nerstrand Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
69%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
17%
Crime
19%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nerstrand a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nerstrand residents earn a median household income of $83,125 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,877. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,786 business establishments, including 136 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nerstrand is $194,000 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $402,620. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Nerstrand reports 72 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 81% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,323/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Nerstrand hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nerstrand has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population210
Median Age40.0 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,125
Per Capita$41,877
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$4,083M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165

Housing

A+
Home Value$194,000
Rent
Ownership94.7%
Zillow$402,620
Housing Units100
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

F
Violent72/100K
Property1,323/100K

Health

Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,294/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,181 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute21 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Nerstrand was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Owatonna Degner Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 136 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.