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Pickwick, MN

Minnesota

Pickwick is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 153. Residents earn $65,833 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
153 Population 239/sq mi density
$65,833 Median Income $48,275 per capita
$237,900 Home Value
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$65,833 median income, 10.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$237,900 home value
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $65,833
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $237,900
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 28.2%
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.7%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 10.7%
197% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Pickwick Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population153
Median Age53.6 yrs
Density239/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 73%
Veterans28.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,833
Per Capita$48,275
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,964M
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$237,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units102
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity33.7%
Uninsured6.0%
Smoking12.3%
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain34.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation701 ft (214 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute23 min
Broadband80.0%
Libraries2

Is Pickwick a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pickwick receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Pickwick offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pickwick is $65,833, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 10.7%, unemployment is notably high. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pickwick is $237,900, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Pickwick experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches, including 36.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Pickwick has a population of 153 with a density of 239 people per square mile. The median age is 53.6 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (72.5%).

Population

153
Total Population
239
People / sq mi
53.6yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.2%
Female 45.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Pickwick vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.2%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pickwick vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pickwick is $65,833, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Pickwick vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$65,833
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$48,275
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
IRS Avg AGI$71,301

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment10.7%
197% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,256
County GDP$2,964M

Business (County)

Restaurants129
Healthcare135
Retail141
Manufacturing99

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,717
6% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.56%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time22.9 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pickwick is $237,900, 16% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$237,900
16% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.5%
Housing Units102
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,717
6% above US avg
Effective Rate1.56%
In Pickwick, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.0% of residents lack health insurance. 12.3% are current smokers. 23.6% report depression. 18.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pickwick vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.7%
5% above US avg
Diabetes7.6%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure26.7%
Asthma9.4%
COPD4.3%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.3%
12% below US avg
Binge Drinking23.6%
Physical Inactivity18.4%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress15.0%
Physical Distress9.8%
Short Sleep29.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Uninsured6.0%
30% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,757
Dentists1:1,499
Mental Health1:398
Checkup Rate70.8%
Dental Visits68.7%
Premature Death5,475/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access92.5%
Healthcare Facilities135
Pickwick has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.7 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average46.6°F
14% below US avg
January Average17°F (-8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.7 inches
9% below US avg
Snowfall36.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation701 ft (214 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density239/sq mi
Coordinates43.9816°N, 91.4946°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27169
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 28.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 4.9-point margin. 80.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.5%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 4.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+28.2%
16% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+11.2%
School Test Score6.08
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density239/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access80.0%
Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities135
Restaurants129
Retail Stores141

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute22.9 min
Drive Alone82.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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