What are the schools like in Cyrus, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Cyrus?

The median household income in Cyrus, MN is $60,417 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Cyrus, MN?

Cyrus has an average high temperature of 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Cyrus, MN affordable or expensive?

Cyrus's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cyrus is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,000 and the median rent is $617 per month.

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

Cyrus has a violent crime rate of 62.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 373.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cyrus, MN a Good Place to Live?

Cyrus is a small town of 304 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $60,417 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cyrus is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cyrus 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: 89.5

Cyrus's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cyrus costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cyrus, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$617	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,417	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cyrus's violent crime rate is 62.2 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.2 /100k

Property Crime

373.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Cyrus, 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	7.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cyrus sees average highs of 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July, with 26.9 inches of annual precipitation and 44.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cyrus, MN
Average High — January	19.2°F
Average High — July	80.7°F
Annual Precipitation	26.9"
Annual Snowfall	44.6"

Demographics

Metric	Cyrus, MN	National Avg
Population	304	—
Median Age	36.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.7%	22.2%
65 and over	18.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Morris, MN 8 mi Hancock, MN 9 mi Starbuck, MN 10 mi Farwell, MN 11 mi Kensington, MN 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Cyrus

Cyrus, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56323

Cyrus vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cyrus, MN affordable or expensive?

Cyrus's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cyrus roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,000 and median rent is $617/month.

What is the crime rate in Cyrus, MN?

Cyrus's violent crime rate is 62.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 373.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cyrus?

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

Is Cyrus, MN a good place to live?

Cyrus, MN has a population of 304, a median household income of $60,417, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Cyrus?

Cyrus averages 19.2°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.9 inches with about 44.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cyrus?

Cyrus, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56323.

What is the population of Cyrus?

The population of Cyrus, Minnesota is 304 with a median age of 36.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cyrus?

Key numbers for living in Cyrus: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $97,000, median household income $60,417, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cyrus side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.