At a Glance
Median Income
$41,250
$32,267 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $126,718
Violent Crime
395/100K
2,961/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.3%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.7%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
249 sunny days/yr
How Saxon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saxon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saxon a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saxon residents earn a median household income of $41,250 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,267. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saxon is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,718. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Saxon reports 395 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 4% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,961/100K.
Education
11.3% of adults in Saxon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saxon has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population69
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density57/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,250
Per Capita$32,267
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$929M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$126,718
Housing Units35
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent395/100K
Property2,961/100K
Health
Obesity29.7%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days249/yr
Rain37.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,113 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.3%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute33 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Saxon was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (88 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
32.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
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