Minnesota
Ranier is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 541. Residents earn $81,389 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Ranier receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Ranier stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Ranier is $81,389, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ranier is $140,400, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 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.
21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ranier has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches, including 73.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,389 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,874 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,093 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,473 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 428 |
| County GDP | $643M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 51 |
| Retail | 74 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,029 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.16% |
| Commute Time | 18.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |
| Census Median | $140,400 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,029 |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.16% |
| Obesity | 36.7% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.5% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,809/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Annual Average | 37.4°F |
| 31% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.4 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 73.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,124 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.6043°N, 93.3573°W |
| County FIPS | 27071 |
Winner: Republican by 25.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.5% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 506/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.7% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 51 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 74 |
| Avg Commute | 18.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 74.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 13.6% |