Minnesota
Villard is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 246. Residents earn $53,611 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Villard receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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 below-average incomes. Villard offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Villard is $53,611, 29% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. The poverty rate of 15.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Villard is $138,400, 51% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Villard has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 92.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.2% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,611 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,617 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,084 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $86,497 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 381 |
| County GDP | $750M |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Healthcare | 22 |
| Retail | 44 |
| Manufacturing | 29 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.01% |
| Commute Time | 20.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |
| Census Median | $138,400 |
| 51% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,000 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 45.0% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,164 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.01% |
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.2% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 11.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 8,689/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Annual Average | 43.3°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 26.4 inches |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,366 ft (416 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7134°N, 95.2699°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27121 |
Winner: Republican by 31.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 289/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 82.8% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 22 |
| Restaurants | 31 |
| Retail Stores | 44 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 73.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 16.5% |