Minnesota
Taconite is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 541. Residents earn $100,089 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Taconite receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Taconite stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Taconite is $100,089, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Taconite among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Taconite is $217,900, 23% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $2,646 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Taconite has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches, including 59.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 96.0% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
| 70% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $100,089 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,715 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,040 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,727 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.6% |
| 79% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,352 |
| County GDP | $2,579M |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Healthcare | 170 |
| Retail | 178 |
| Manufacturing | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,534 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.08% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $217,900 |
| 23% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $2,646 |
| 128% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.7% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,534 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.08% |
| Obesity | 36.0% |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.9% |
| Premature Death | 9,838/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.4 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 28.0 sq mi (72.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3180°N, 93.3829°W |
| County FIPS | 27061 |
Winner: Republican by 20.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Total Area | 28.0 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.1% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 170 |
| Restaurants | 107 |
| Retail Stores | 178 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |