At a Glance
Median Income
$61,786
$31,024 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
Zillow: $243,417
Violent Crime
434/100K
8,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Shevlin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Shevlin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Shevlin 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
Shevlin residents earn a median household income of $61,786 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,024. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Shevlin is $66,700 , 76% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $243,417. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Shevlin reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 8,089/100K.
Education
7.3% of adults in Shevlin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Shevlin has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population143
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,786
Per Capita$31,024
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$243,417
Housing Units72
Rent Burden22.5%
Crime
F
Violent434/100K
Property8,089/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain22.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,454 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.3%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Shevlin was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.