What are the schools like in Hallock, MN?

Hallock is served primarily by KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.

What is the median household income in Hallock?

The median household income in Hallock, MN is $64,185 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Hallock, MN?

Hallock has an average high temperature of 13.1°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 22.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Hallock, MN affordable or expensive?

Hallock's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hallock is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,200 and the median rent is $766 per month.

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

Hallock has a violent crime rate of 46.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 232.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hallock, MN a Good Place to Live?

Hallock is a small town of 801 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $64,185 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Hallock stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

All Hallock 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: 92.0

Hallock's overall cost of living index is 92.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Hallock costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Hallock, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$766	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,185	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hallock's violent crime rate is 46.5 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.5 /100k

Property Crime

232.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hallock is served primarily by KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hallock, MN	National Avg
School District	KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hallock sees average highs of 13.1°F in January and 79.4°F in July, with 22.3 inches of annual precipitation and 43.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hallock, MN
Average High — January	13.1°F
Average High — July	79.4°F
Annual Precipitation	22.3"
Annual Snowfall	43.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hallock, MN	National Avg
Population	801	—
Median Age	56.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.2%	18.9%
Asian	1.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.4%	22.2%
65 and over	33.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Kennedy, MN 9 mi Lancaster, MN 9 mi Humboldt, MN 13 mi Lake Bronson, MN 13 mi Donaldson, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Hallock

Hallock, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56728

Hallock vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hallock, MN affordable or expensive?

Hallock's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hallock roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,200 and median rent is $766/month.

What is the crime rate in Hallock, MN?

Hallock's violent crime rate is 46.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 232.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hallock?

Public schools in Hallock are operated by KITTSON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hallock, MN a good place to live?

Hallock, MN has a population of 801, a median household income of $64,185, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Hallock?

Hallock averages 13.1°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 22.3 inches with about 43.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hallock?

Hallock, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56728.

What is the population of Hallock?

The population of Hallock, Minnesota is 801 with a median age of 56.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hallock?

Key numbers for living in Hallock: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $114,200, median household income $64,185, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hallock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.