At a Glance
Median Income
$54,125
$31,959 per capita
Home Value
$99,300
Zillow: $264,483
Median Rent
$875/mo
17.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.2%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.0% smoking rate
How Porter Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Porter's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Porter a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Porter residents earn a median household income of $54,125 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,959. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 226 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Porter is $99,300 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,483. Median rent is $875/month, with 17.0% 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 1938.
Education
32.2% of adults in Porter hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Porter has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population190
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,125
Per Capita$31,959
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$588M
Avg Weekly Wage$872
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,300
Rent$875
Ownership69.9%
Zillow$264,483
Housing Units109
Rent Burden17.0%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain28.0 in/yr
Elevation1,197 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.2%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute37 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Porter was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.