Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Pease is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 199. Residents earn $62,500 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pease receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Pease offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pease is $62,500, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Pease is $175,000, 38% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
3.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pease has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches, including 48.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,500 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,024 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $915 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,646 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.2% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 796 |
| County GDP | $1,160M |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Healthcare | 80 |
| Retail | 102 |
| Manufacturing | 41 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,858 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.20% |
| Commute Time | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $175,000 |
| 38% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,083 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 37.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,858 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.20% |
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.0% |
| Depression | 25.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,137/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.8 inches |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,025 ft (312 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7008°N, 93.6487°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27095 |
Winner: Republican by 40.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 3.5% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 375/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 76.0% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 80 |
| Restaurants | 72 |
| Retail Stores | 102 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 29.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |