Red Lake Falls, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Red Lake County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,267 Population 603/sq mi density
$63,929 Median Income $35,806 per capita
$132,300 Home Value $209,405 Zillow
$568 Median Rent 21.6% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,929 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,300 home value, $568/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Lake Falls, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,929
15% below
$35,806 per capita
Home Value
$132,300
53% below
Zillow: $209,405
Median Rent
$568/mo
51% below
21.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.5%
51% below
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

How Red Lake Falls Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
85%
Home Value
47%
Rent
49%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
49%
Unemployment
53%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Lake Falls a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Lake Falls residents earn a median household income of $63,929 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,806. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% 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 Red Lake Falls is $132,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,405. Median rent is $568/month, with 21.6% 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

16.5% of adults in Red Lake Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below the national average). 94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Red Lake Falls 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

Population1,267
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density603/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,929
Per Capita$35,806
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$248M
Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,300
Rent$568
Ownership81.5%
Zillow$209,405
Housing Units631
Rent Burden21.6%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,813/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain24.3 in/yr
Elevation1,004 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.5%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute23 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed194 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Red Lake Falls was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 194 Mbps.