Minnesota
Parkers Prairie is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,089. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Parkers Prairie receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Parkers Prairie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Parkers Prairie is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. 10.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Parkers Prairie is $152,500, 46% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Parkers Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 50.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.9% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.1% |
| 84% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,263 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,000 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,755 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.9% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,908 |
| County GDP | $3,285M |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Healthcare | 181 |
| Retail | 250 |
| Manufacturing | 89 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,298 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.82% |
| Commute Time | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |
| Census Median | $152,500 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $178,248 |
| Census Median Rent | $736 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,298 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.82% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 181 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,468 ft (447 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 871/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1528°N, 95.3283°W |
| County FIPS | 27111 |
Winner: Republican by 34.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.8% |
| 68% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 871/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 181 |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Retail Stores | 250 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 25.4 min |
| Work from Home | 5.5% |