What are the schools like in Buhl, MN?

School district data for Buhl is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Buhl?

The median household income in Buhl, MN is $55,925 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Buhl, MN?

Buhl has an average high temperature of 16.9°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 61.2 inches.

Buhl, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Buhl, MN affordable or expensive?

Buhl's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Buhl is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $113,000 and the median rent is $1,021 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Buhl, MN?

Buhl has a violent crime rate of 188.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1946.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Buhl, MN a Good Place to Live?

Buhl is a small town of 1,028 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $55,925 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Buhl stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Buhl is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Buhl city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.0

Buhl's overall cost of living index is 87.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Buhl costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Buhl, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$113,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,021	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,925	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Buhl's violent crime rate is 188.9 per 100,000 residents — 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

188.9 /100k

Property Crime

1946.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Buhl, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Buhl sees average highs of 16.9°F in January and 76.7°F in July, with 28.5 inches of annual precipitation and 61.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Buhl, MN
Average High — January	16.9°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	28.5"
Annual Snowfall	61.2"

Demographics

Metric	Buhl, MN	National Avg
Population	1,028	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	13.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	25.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kinney, MN 3 mi Chisholm, MN 5 mi Mountain Iron, MN 8 mi Iron Junction, MN 10 mi Leonidas, MN 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Buhl

Buhl, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55713

Buhl vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buhl, MN affordable or expensive?

Buhl's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Buhl roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $113,000 and median rent is $1,021/month.

What is the crime rate in Buhl, MN?

Buhl's violent crime rate is 188.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1946.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Buhl?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Buhl, MN a good place to live?

Buhl, MN has a population of 1,028, a median household income of $55,925, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Buhl?

Buhl averages 16.9°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.5 inches with about 61.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Buhl?

Buhl, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55713.

What is the population of Buhl?

The population of Buhl, Minnesota is 1,028 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Buhl?

Key numbers for living in Buhl: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $113,000, median household income $55,925, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Buhl side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.