Staples, MN

Minnesota · Nonmetropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
2,359 Population
$51,506 Median Income
$119,300 Home Value
$856 Median Rent
40°F Avg Temperature
104 Violent Crime / 100K
41.5 yrs Median Age
22.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
3.1
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.8
Education

People

Population2,359
Median Age41.5 yrs
Density496/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95.7%

Economy

3.1/5
Median Income$51,506
Per Capita Income$25,738
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty Rate21.9%
County GDP$744M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$119,300
Zillow Value$203,472
Median Rent$856
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Depression27.4%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime104/100K
Property Crime2,422/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft69.2/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Jan / Jul8° / 68°
Rain29 in/yr
Snow51 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

2.8/5
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+93.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute18 min
Work From Home5.5%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations1

How Staples Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$51,506
Home Value$119,300
Median Rent$856
Poverty Rate21.9%
Bachelor's Degree+22.3%
Unemployment2.9%
Violent Crime103.8 /100K
Avg Temperature40.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,359
Population Density496 per sq mi
Median Age41.5 years
Male51.3%
Female48.7%
Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

White 95.7% Hispanic 0.9% Other 3.4%
White95.7%
Black or African American0.0%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races3.4%

Language

English Only95.0%
Spanish Speakers5.0%
English 95% Spanish 5%

Social Characteristics

Disability19.5%
Health Insurance96.5%

Income

31% below avg
Median Household Income$51,506
Per Capita Income$25,738
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$968
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$57,069

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.9%
Poverty Rate21.9%
Total Establishments (County)451
County GDP$744M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation32
Healthcare Facilities45
Retail Stores69
Manufacturing22
Total Establishments451

Industry Mix

Restaurants 32 Healthcare 45 Retail 69 Manufacturing 22

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$57,069
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,889

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time17.7 min
Work From Home5.5%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

58% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$119,300
Zillow Home Value Index$203,472

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.8%

Rental Costs

26% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$856

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedroom$1,125
3 Bedroom$1,483
4 Bedroom$1,698

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,889
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.26%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.0%
Heart Disease5.9%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma10.7%
COPD6.5%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.4%
Physical Inactivity26.4%
Depression27.4%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.5%
Physical Distress (14+ days)13.0%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.5%
Regular Checkup71.3%
Premature Death Rate6,254 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.6 / 10
Exercise Access40.2%
Healthcare Facilities (County)45
Restaurants (County)32

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime103.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault103.8 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime2,422.2 /100K
Burglary311.4 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,041.5 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft69.2 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)2

Temperature

8°F Jan 68°F Jul
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Average40.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation29.3 in
Annual Snowfall50.8 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,281 ft (390 m)
Land Area4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²)
Population Density496 per sq mi
Latitude46.3722°
Longitude-94.8150°
County FIPS27159

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 75.1%
D 23.7%

Republican +51.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.3%
High School+93.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Completely rural, not adjacent
Population Density496 per sq mi
Land Area4.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)2

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