At a Glance
Median Income
$66,500
$37,533 per capita
Home Value
$400,000
Zillow: $367,091
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
9.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
13.1% smoking rate
How Silver Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silver Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silver Creek a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silver Creek residents earn a median household income of $66,500 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,533. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,984 business establishments, including 224 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silver Creek is $400,000 , 42% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $367,091. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
14.3% of adults in Silver Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silver Creek has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age64.8 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$37,533
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty9.8%
County GDP$7,314M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
B
Home Value$400,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$367,091
Housing Units68
Rent Burden27.4%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,106/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation996 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute21 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Silver Creek was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.379 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 224 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.