Minnesota
Nielsville is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 68. Residents earn $40,313 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Nielsville receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, long commute times. Nielsville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Nielsville is $40,313, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. The poverty rate of 42.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Nielsville is $85,000, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
21.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Nielsville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 54.1% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 45.9% |
| 243% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,313 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $17,924 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $939 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,820 |
| Unemployment | 2.1% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 42.1% |
| 240% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
| County GDP | $246M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,057 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.42% |
| Commute Time | 37.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $85,000 |
| 70% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 96.3% |
| Housing Units | 51 |
| Median Year Built | 1938 |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,057 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.42% |
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.0% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Smoking | 12.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.9% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Short Sleep | 33.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.5% |
| Uninsured | 9.5% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Checkup Rate | 69.6% |
| Dental Visits | 66.3% |
| Premature Death | 7,593/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 22.4 inches |
| 41% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5293°N, 96.8157°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27107 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.3% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| Graduate Degree+ | 0.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 234/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 27.0% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 37.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 91.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |