Ponemah, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake of the Woods County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
740 Population 68/sq mi density
$475 Median Rent 12.7% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
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Education
4.2 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Ponemah, MN

At a Glance

Median Rent
$475/mo
59% below
12.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
78.8% high school+
Obesity Rate
50.3%
57% above
36.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F

How Ponemah Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Rent
41%
Poverty
108%
Bachelor's
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ponemah a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

0.0% of adults in Ponemah hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ponemah has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population740
Median Age18.1 yrs
Density68/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.4%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$13,447
Unemployment
Poverty13.4%
County GDP$242M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,043

Housing

Home Value
Rent$475
Ownership54.7%
Zillow$260,456
Housing Units157
Rent Burden12.7%

Health

Obesity50.3%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking36.3%
Heart Disease10.0%
Premature Death5,826/100K

Climate

Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.8 in/yr
Elevation1,284 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Broadband68.0%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Ponemah was built in 1981.
11.7% of residents use public transit to commute.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.