At a Glance
Median Income
$52,500
$30,656 per capita
Home Value
$97,500
Zillow: $126,718
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
17.3% smoking rate
How Pence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Pence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Pence a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Pence residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,656. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 228 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Pence is $97,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,718. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
13.1% of adults in Pence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(61% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Pence has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population139
Median Age52.4 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$30,656
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$235M
Avg Weekly Wage$779
Housing
A+
Home Value$97,500
Rent
Ownership93.9%
Zillow$126,718
Housing Units87
Rent Burden30.6%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death5,870/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain37.4 in/yr
Elevation1,603 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute23 min
Broadband81.8%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Pence was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (96 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.