Minnesota
Ulen is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 417. Residents earn $60,208 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Ulen receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Ulen offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Ulen is $60,208, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. The poverty rate of 17.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Ulen is $137,500, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $754 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Ulen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.3% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.7% |
| 80% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,208 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,432 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $939 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $69,820 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.1% |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 259 |
| County GDP | $246M |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,057 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.50% |
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $137,500 |
| 51% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $300,788 |
| Census Median Rent | $754 |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 51.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,057 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.50% |
| Obesity | 32.9% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.0% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.1% |
| Depression | 26.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.4% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,593/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 40.0°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.0 inches |
| 34% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.0782°N, 96.2582°W |
| County FIPS | 27107 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.2% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 390/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 74.2% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 8 |
| Retail Stores | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 15.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |