At a Glance
Median Income
$62,813
$23,433 per capita
Home Value
$53,800
Zillow: $273,008
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
16.9% smoking rate
How Trail Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Trail's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Trail a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Trail residents earn a median household income of $62,813 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,433. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 231 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Trail is $53,800 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,008. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.
Education
0.0% of adults in Trail hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Trail has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population55
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density55/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$62,813
Per Capita$23,433
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$393M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,116
Housing
A+
Home Value$53,800
Rent
Ownership90.5%
Zillow$273,008
Housing Units28
Rent Burden27.6%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,847/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,207 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute27 min
Broadband71.4%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Trail was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.