Minnesota
Starbuck is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,307. Residents earn $60,217 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Starbuck receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Starbuck offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Starbuck is $60,217, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.4%. 8.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Starbuck is $168,100, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $858 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Starbuck has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches, including 44.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 90.1% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.9% |
| 26% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,217 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,343 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,084 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,497 |
| Unemployment | 0.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.9% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 381 |
| County GDP | $750M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.48% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $168,100 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,356 |
| Census Median Rent | $858 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.48% |
| Obesity | 38.8% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.7% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,689/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 27.0 inches |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 44.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,164 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.6116°N, 95.5322°W |
| County FIPS | 27121 |
Winner: Republican by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 883/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.5 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |