What are the schools like in Hibbing, MN?

Hibbing is served primarily by Hibbing Public School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.4:1.

What is the median household income in Hibbing?

The median household income in Hibbing, MN is $52,881 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.9%.

What is the weather like in Hibbing, MN?

Hibbing has an average high temperature of 16.9°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 24.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 59.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Hibbing, MN affordable or expensive?

Hibbing's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Hibbing is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $119,200 and the median rent is $698 per month.

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

Hibbing has a violent crime rate of 62.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 666.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Hibbing, MN a Good Place to Live?

Hibbing is a small city of 16,167 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $52,881 and a 4.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Hibbing stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Hibbing 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

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

Metric	Hibbing, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$119,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$698	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,881	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Hibbing's violent crime rate is 62.8 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.8 /100k

Property Crime

666.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Hibbing is served primarily by Hibbing Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Hibbing, MN	National Avg
School District	Hibbing Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Hibbing sees average highs of 16.9°F in January and 76.7°F in July, with 24.8 inches of annual precipitation and 59.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Hibbing, MN
Average High — January	16.9°F
Average High — July	76.7°F
Annual Precipitation	24.8"
Annual Snowfall	59.6"

Demographics

Metric	Hibbing, MN	National Avg
Population	16,167	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	15.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	20.4%	22.2%
65 and over	22.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Keewatin, MN 6 mi Chisholm, MN 7 mi Nashwauk, MN 10 mi Buhl, MN 10 mi Kinney, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Hibbing

Hibbing, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55746

Hibbing vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hibbing, MN affordable or expensive?

Hibbing's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Hibbing roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $119,200 and median rent is $698/month.

What is the crime rate in Hibbing, MN?

Hibbing's violent crime rate is 62.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 666.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Hibbing?

Public schools in Hibbing are operated by Hibbing Public School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.4:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Hibbing, MN a good place to live?

Hibbing, MN has a population of 16,167, a median household income of $52,881, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%. 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 Hibbing?

Hibbing averages 16.9°F in January and 76.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 24.8 inches with about 59.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Hibbing?

Hibbing, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55746.

What is the population of Hibbing?

The population of Hibbing, Minnesota is 16,167 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Hibbing?

Key numbers for living in Hibbing: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $119,200, median household income $52,881, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hibbing side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.