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Pelican Rapids, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County
Pelican Rapids, MN
At a Glance
How Pelican Rapids Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pelican Rapids's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Pelican Rapids a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Pelican Rapids residents earn a median household income of $65,482 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,131. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pelican Rapids is $177,700 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,308. Median rent is $349/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.
Safety & Crime
Pelican Rapids reports 120 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 199/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Pelican Rapids hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pelican Rapids has an average annual temperature of 42°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.