Wolverton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County

3.7 /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
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$46,944 median income, 9.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
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
Bachelor's Degree+
27.5%
18% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
158% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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
258%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wolverton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 9.3% (158% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 25.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population136
Median Age46.9 yrs
Density389/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born14.7%
Veterans14.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,944
Per Capita$42,207
Unemployment9.3%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain25.2 in/yr
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
Broadband85.5%
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.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
14.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.