Minnesota
Plummer is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 379. Residents earn $91,500 per year, which is 22% above the national average.
Based on current data, Plummer receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Plummer offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Plummer is $91,500, 22% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Plummer is $156,300, 45% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $859 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
8.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Plummer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches, including 49.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $91,500 |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,413 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $858 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,613 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 126 |
| County GDP | $248M |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 17 |
| Commute Time | 22.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $156,300 |
| 45% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,255 |
| Census Median Rent | $859 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.9% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Homeownership | 78.0% |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 18.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,813/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.3 inches |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 49.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,126 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9152°N, 96.0415°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27125 |
Winner: Republican by 37.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 8.1% |
| 76% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 142/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.7 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.7% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 13 |
| Retail Stores | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 22.0 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |