At a Glance
Median Income
$60,217
$35,343 per capita
Home Value
$168,100
Zillow: $331,136
Median Rent
$858/mo
38.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
94.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
8.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
15.2% smoking rate
How Starbuck Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Starbuck's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Starbuck a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Starbuck residents earn a median household income of $60,217 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,343. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 381 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Starbuck is $168,100 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,136. Median rent is $858/month, with 38.5% 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 1968.
Education
18.9% of adults in Starbuck hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Starbuck has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,307
Median Age48.4 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans13.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$60,217
Per Capita$35,343
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty8.9%
County GDP$750M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,100
Rent$858
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$331,136
Housing Units631
Rent Burden38.5%
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,689/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,164 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+94.1%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Starbuck was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.