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Sebeka, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
716 Population 290/sq mi density
$40,179 Median Income $26,868 per capita
$82,900 Home Value $255,736 Zillow
$653 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 1,327 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$40,179 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,900 home value, $653/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sebeka, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,179
47% below
$26,868 per capita
Home Value
$82,900
71% below
Zillow: $255,736
Median Rent
$653/mo
44% below
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
49% below
1,327/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.0%
61% below
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
56% below
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
17.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Sebeka Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
53%
Home Value
29%
Rent
56%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
44%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sebeka a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sebeka residents earn a median household income of $40,179 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,868. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sebeka is $82,900 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $255,736. Median rent is $653/month, with 26.8% 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 1963.

Safety & Crime

Sebeka reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,327/100K.

Education

13.0% of adults in Sebeka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sebeka has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population716
Median Age41.6 yrs
Density290/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$40,179
Per Capita$26,868
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,900
Rent$653
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$255,736
Housing Units411
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent193/100K
Property1,327/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking17.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,386 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.0%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sebeka was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.