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Ogema, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
233 Population 201/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $23,061 per capita
$82,500 Home Value $266,321 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Ogema, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$23,061 per capita
Home Value
$82,500
71% below
Zillow: $266,321
Violent Crime
123/100K
68% below
3,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
83.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.6%
33% above
22.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Ogema Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
69%
Home Value
29%
Poverty
215%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
81%
Crime
32%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ogema a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ogema residents earn a median household income of $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,061. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ogema is $82,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,321. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.

Safety & Crime

Ogema reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,709/100K.

Education

14.1% of adults in Ogema hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 83.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ogema has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population233
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density201/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$23,061
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,500
Rent
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$266,321
Housing Units89
Rent Burden30.6%

Crime

F
Violent123/100K
Property3,709/100K

Health

Obesity42.6%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death19,800/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,271 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+83.7%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute31 min
Broadband77.0%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ogema was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Hector International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.