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Wolverton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
136 Population 389/sq mi density
$46,944 Median Income $42,207 per capita
$435 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
193 Violent Crime/100K 3,568 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$46,944 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
193 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Wolverton, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,944
38% below
$42,207 per capita
Median Rent
$435/mo
63% below
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
49% below
3,568/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
75% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
276 sunny days/yr

How Wolverton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Rent
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
175%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wolverton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wolverton residents earn a median household income of $46,944 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,207. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 208 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Wolverton reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,568/100K.

Education

27.5% of adults in Wolverton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wolverton has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population136
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$46,944
Per Capita$42,207
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$386M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077

Housing

A+
Home Value
Rent$435
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$332,584
Housing Units65
Rent Burden29.2%

Crime

F
Violent193/100K
Property3,568/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain24.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation930 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.5%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband62.0%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wolverton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hector International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.