Tower, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
427 Population 146/sq mi density
$60,156 Median Income $31,929 per capita
$113,600 Home Value $359,282 Zillow
$565 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$60,156 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $565/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Tower, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,156
20% below
$31,929 per capita
Home Value
$113,600
60% below
Zillow: $359,282
Median Rent
$565/mo
51% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
53% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
12.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F

How Tower Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
80%
Home Value
40%
Rent
49%
Poverty
101%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
244%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tower a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tower residents earn a median household income of $60,156 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,929. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,646 business establishments, including 557 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tower is $113,600 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,282. Median rent is $565/month, with 19.4% 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 1958.

Education

15.8% of adults in Tower hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tower has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population427
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density146/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$60,156
Per Capita$31,929
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty12.5%
County GDP$13,874M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,163

Housing

A+
Home Value$113,600
Rent$565
Ownership82.0%
Zillow$359,282
Housing Units274
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,681/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation1,439 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

Tower was founded in 1889.
The median home in Tower was built in 1958.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Range Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 557 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.