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Staples, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wadena County County
Staples, MN
At a Glance
How Staples Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Staples's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Staples a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Staples residents earn a median household income of $51,506 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,738. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 451 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Staples is $119,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,472. Median rent is $856/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Staples reports 170 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,105/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Staples hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Staples has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.