At a Glance
Median Income
$61,786
$31,024 per capita
Home Value
$66,700
Zillow: $255,030
Bachelor's Degree+
7.3%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
19.9% smoking rate
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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
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 1.3% (64% 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 $255,030. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
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 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population143
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density177/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,786
Per Capita$31,024
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$66,700
Rent
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$255,030
Housing Units72
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain27.5 in/yr
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
Broadband98.4%
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.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.