At a Glance
Median Income
$53,889
$30,287 per capita
Home Value
$167,600
Zillow: $361,894
Median Rent
$679/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
15.2% smoking rate
How Nevis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nevis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nevis a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nevis residents earn a median household income of $53,889 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,287. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 965 business establishments, including 135 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Nevis is $167,600 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $361,894. Median rent is $679/month, with 37.8% 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 1967.
Education
22.1% of adults in Nevis hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nevis has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population452
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,889
Per Capita$30,287
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$1,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$844
Housing
A+
Home Value$167,600
Rent$679
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$361,894
Housing Units210
Rent Burden37.8%
Health
Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,951/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain23.9 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation1,472 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Nevis was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 135 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.