Plummer, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Red Lake County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
379 Population 142/sq mi density
$91,500 Median Income $34,413 per capita
$156,300 Home Value $225,195 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,500 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $859/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Plummer, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$91,500
22% above
$34,413 per capita
Home Value
$156,300
45% below
Zillow: $225,195
Median Rent
$859/mo
26% below
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
64% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Plummer Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Plummer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
122%
Home Value
55%
Rent
74%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Plummer a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Plummer residents earn a median household income of $91,500 , which is 22% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,413. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 126 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Plummer is $156,300 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,195. Median rent is $859/month, with 16.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

8.1% of adults in Plummer hold a bachelor's degree or higher (76% below the national average). 96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Plummer has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population379
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density142/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$91,500
Per Capita$34,413
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$248M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$156,300
Rent$859
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$225,195
Housing Units156
Rent Burden16.9%

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,813/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,126 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute22 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Plummer was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.