Minnesota
Spicer is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,222. Residents earn $76,406 per year, which is 2% above the national average.
Based on current data, Spicer receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Spicer stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Spicer is $76,406, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Spicer is $278,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $825 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
25.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Spicer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches, including 50.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.6% |
| 58% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,406 |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,603 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,036 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $75,478 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 708 |
| County GDP | $1,586M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 60 |
| Retail | 68 |
| Manufacturing | 52 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.43% |
| Commute Time | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $278,500 |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $377,543 |
| Census Median Rent | $825 |
| 29% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,973 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.43% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.6% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.2% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.7% |
| Premature Death | 5,812/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.4 inches |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2336°N, 94.9400°W |
| County FIPS | 27093 |
Winner: Republican by 42.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.6% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,002/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.2 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 60 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 68 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| Avg Commute | 16.8 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |