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Thief River Falls, MN
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Thief River Falls, MN
At a Glance
How Thief River Falls Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Thief River Falls's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Thief River Falls a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Thief River Falls residents earn a median household income of $65,244 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,007. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 418 business establishments, including 36 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Thief River Falls is $169,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,400. Median rent is $884/month, with 23.4% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Thief River Falls reports 68 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,496/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Thief River Falls hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Thief River Falls 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 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.