Minnesota
Pemberton is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 236. Residents earn $54,750 per year, which is 27% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pemberton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Pemberton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pemberton is $54,750, 27% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Pemberton is $155,000, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,725 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pemberton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches, including 52.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.7% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.3% |
| 83% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $54,750 |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $29,270 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,103 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 552 |
| County GDP | $1,256M |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,459 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.23% |
| Commute Time | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $155,000 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $233,767 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,725 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 47.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 87.6% |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,459 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.23% |
| Obesity | 35.4% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.4% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,508/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.9 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 52.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,047 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,242/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0085°N, 93.7839°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27161 |
Winner: Republican by 32.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.4% |
| 51% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,242/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 41 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 29.5 min |
| Drive Alone | 79.7% |
| Public Transit | 1.5% |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |