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Stephen, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kittson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
524 Population 663/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $36,058 per capita
$83,800 Home Value $187,584 Zillow
$871 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $871/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Stephen, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$36,058 per capita
Home Value
$83,800
70% below
Zillow: $187,584
Median Rent
$871/mo
25% below
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.2%
22% below
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
50% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
21% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
269 sunny days/yr

How Stephen Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stephen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
30%
Rent
75%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
78%
Unemployment
50%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stephen a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stephen residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,058. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 198 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stephen is $83,800 , 70% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $187,584. Median rent is $871/month, with 51.0% 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 1961.

Safety & Crime

Stephen reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.

Education

26.2% of adults in Stephen hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below the national average). 87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stephen has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population524
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density663/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$36,058
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$223M
Avg Weekly Wage$960

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$871
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$187,584
Housing Units304
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,582/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain22.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation829 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+9.6%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Stephen was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Grand Forks International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.