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Taconite, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County
Taconite, MN
At a Glance
How Taconite Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taconite's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Taconite a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Taconite residents earn a median household income of $100,089 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,715. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,352 business establishments, including 107 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taconite is $217,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $131,300. Median rent is $2,646/month, with 32.7% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Taconite reports 218 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,512/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in Taconite hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taconite has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.