Searles, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nicollet County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
211 Population 480/sq mi density
$79,375 Median Income $45,452 per capita
$169,200 Home Value $238,584 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,200 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Searles, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,375
6% above
$45,452 per capita
Home Value
$169,200
40% below
Zillow: $238,584
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
25% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
10% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Searles Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
60%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
75%
Unemployment
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Searles a Good Place to Live?

A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Searles residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,452. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 849 business establishments, including 55 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Searles is $169,200 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,584. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2005.

Education

25.3% of adults in Searles hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Searles has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population211
Median Age44.6 yrs
Density480/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$45,452
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,081

Housing

A+
Home Value$169,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$238,584
Housing Units116
Rent Burden24.6%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,160/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain32.8 in/yr
Elevation990 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 49%
Commute21 min
Broadband87.6%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Searles was built in 2005.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
1.9% of the population has a disability.