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Verndale, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
Verndale, MN
At a Glance
How Verndale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Verndale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Verndale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Verndale residents earn a median household income of $44,083 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,595. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Verndale is $105,500 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,100. Median rent is $661/month, with 21.1% 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
Verndale reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,327/100K.
Education
13.8% of adults in Verndale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (59% below the national average). 88.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Verndale has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.