Vining, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
88 Population 77/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $43,875 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $403,449 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Vining, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$83,750
11% above
$43,875 per capita
Home Value
$158,300
44% below
Zillow: $403,449
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
7% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

How Vining Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
111%
Home Value
56%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Vining a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Vining residents earn a median household income of $83,750 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,875. 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 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Vining is $158,300 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $403,449. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

7.5% of adults in Vining hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Vining has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population88
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density77/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$83,750
Per Capita$43,875
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000

Housing

A+
Home Value$158,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$403,449
Housing Units46
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity34.5%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,919/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation1,385 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute25 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Vining was built in 1938.
50.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.