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Sacred Heart, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
522 Population 527/sq mi density
$63,125 Median Income $35,958 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $177,251 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $650/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Sacred Heart, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,125
16% below
$35,958 per capita
Home Value
$57,600
80% below
Zillow: $177,251
Median Rent
$650/mo
44% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
763/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
270 sunny days/yr

How Sacred Heart Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
84%
Home Value
20%
Rent
56%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sacred Heart a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sacred Heart residents earn a median household income of $63,125 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,958. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 388 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sacred Heart is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,251. Median rent is $650/month, with 23.8% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

Sacred Heart reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 763/100K.

Education

12.9% of adults in Sacred Heart hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sacred Heart has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population522
Median Age55.4 yrs
Density527/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,125
Per Capita$35,958
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$784M
Avg Weekly Wage$954

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent$650
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$177,251
Housing Units302
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property763/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain30.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,057 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute19 min
Broadband74.1%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sacred Heart was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.422 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.