Minnesota
Newfolden is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 468. Residents earn $69,000 per year, which is 8% below the national average.
Based on current data, Newfolden receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Newfolden stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Newfolden is $69,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.6% 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 Newfolden is $143,800, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Newfolden has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $69,000 |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,203 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,089 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,876 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 348 |
| County GDP | $439M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 18 |
| Retail | 29 |
| Manufacturing | 15 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,310 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.30% |
| Commute Time | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |
| Census Median | $143,800 |
| 49% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $883 |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.7% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,310 |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.30% |
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 27.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,947/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.3567°N, 96.3297°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27089 |
Winner: Republican by 51.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.6% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 459/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 91.4% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 18 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 21.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.4% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.9% |