Nielsville, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Norman County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
68 Population 234/sq mi density
$40,313 Median Income $17,924 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $198,464 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,313 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Nielsville, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,313
46% below
$17,924 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $198,464
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
37% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
42.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
12.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F

How Nielsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
30%
Poverty
340%
Bachelor's
63%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nielsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nielsville residents earn a median household income of $40,313 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $17,924. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 42.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 259 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nielsville is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,464. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

21.3% of adults in Nielsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (37% below the national average). 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nielsville has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population68
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,313
Per Capita$17,924
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty42.1%
County GDP$246M
Avg Weekly Wage$939

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership96.3%
Zillow$198,464
Housing Units51
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death7,593/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Rain23.1 in/yr
Elevation866 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed119 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Nielsville was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
5.9% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 119 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.