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Sargeant, MN

Minnesota

Sargeant is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 40. Residents earn $57,500 per year, which is 23% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
40 Population 50/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $37,773 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $282,424 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,500
23% lower than US avg
Home Value $120,800
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.7%
56% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.0%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.5%
1% higher than US avg

How Sargeant Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population40
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density50/mi²
Male / Female75% / 25%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans39.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$57,500
Per Capita$37,773
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$2,995M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,800
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$282,424
Housing Units19
Rent Burden27.3%

Health

Obesity35.0%
Uninsured7.3%
Smoking14.5%
Depression25.4%
Heart Disease4.0%

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain36.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.7%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+8.6%
School Score6.08

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute38 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries4

Is Sargeant a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sargeant receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Sargeant offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sargeant is $57,500, 23% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sargeant is $120,800, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Sargeant has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 43.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Sargeant has a population of 40 with a density of 50 people per square mile. The median age is 36.5 years, 6% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

40
Total Population
50
People / sq mi
36.5yrs
Median Age
6% below US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 75%
Female 25%

Race & Ethnicity

Sargeant vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sargeant vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sargeant is $57,500, which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Sargeant vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,500
23% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,773
Avg Weekly Wage$1,174
IRS Avg AGI$68,979

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.5%
1% above US avg
Establishments (County)900
County GDP$2,995M

Business (County)

Restaurants69
Healthcare109
Retail119
Manufacturing31

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,183
20% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.46%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.7 min
Drive Alone71.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Sargeant is $120,800, 57% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $282,424.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$120,800
57% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$282,424

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units19
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,183
20% above US avg
Effective Rate3.46%
In Sargeant, 35.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.3% of residents lack health insurance. 14.5% are current smokers. 25.4% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sargeant vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.0%
9% above US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.0%
High Blood Pressure24.5%
Asthma9.5%
COPD4.6%
Cancer6.7%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.5%
4% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression25.4%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress10.2%
Short Sleep30.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.1%
Uninsured7.3%
15% below US avg
Checkup Rate67.2%
Dental Visits63.7%
Premature Death6,955/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.7/10
Exercise Access77.0%
Healthcare Facilities109
Sargeant has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.2 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches
5% below US avg
Snowfall43.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,393 ft (425 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates43.8061°N, 92.8002°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS27099
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 14.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.5-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.4%
D 43.9%

Winner: Republican by 10.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.7%
56% below US avg
High School+91.2%
Graduate Degree+8.6%
School Test Score6.08
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density50/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities109
Restaurants69
Retail Stores119

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.7 min
Drive Alone71.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

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