Minnesota
Pillager is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 494. Residents earn $66,771 per year, which is 11% below the national average.
Based on current data, Pillager 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. Pillager offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pillager is $66,771, 11% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Pillager is $148,300, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,011 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Pillager has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $66,771 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,018 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,020 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,335 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,376 |
| County GDP | $4,044M |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Healthcare | 256 |
| Retail | 381 |
| Manufacturing | 112 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.26% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Census Median | $148,300 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $321,001 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,011 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 20.6% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,830 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.26% |
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 26.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,321/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 80.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.1 inches |
| 29% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,210 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3306°N, 94.4774°W |
| County FIPS | 27035 |
Winner: Republican by 31.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.8% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 581/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.2% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 256 |
| Restaurants | 219 |
| Retail Stores | 381 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |