Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Sobieski is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 187. Residents earn $80,417 per year, which is 7% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sobieski receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Sobieski stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sobieski is $80,417, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sobieski is $165,200, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sobieski has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,417 |
| 7% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,036 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,198 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $79,564 |
| Unemployment | 0.7% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,733 |
| County GDP | $12,618M |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Healthcare | 529 |
| Retail | 642 |
| Manufacturing | 231 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.09% |
| Commute Time | 35.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $165,200 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,101 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.09% |
| Obesity | 36.3% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.8% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,211/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.1 inches |
| 21% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,176 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9230°N, 94.4820°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27145 |
Winner: Republican by 26.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 78.0% |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 529 |
| Restaurants | 391 |
| Retail Stores | 642 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 10 |
| Avg Commute | 35.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 84.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |