Hokah is a small town of 749 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $58,750
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Hokah 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 Hokah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Hokah 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: 91.3
Hokah's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Hokah costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Hokah, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$165,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$837
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$58,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Hokah's violent crime rate is 48.4 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.4 /100k
Property Crime
284.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Hokah is served primarily by Hiawatha Valley Education District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Hokah, MN
National Avg
School District
Hiawatha Valley Education District
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Hokah sees average highs of 25.5°F in January
and 81.8°F in July,
with 37.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.9 inches of snow per year.
Hokah's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Hokah roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $165,300 and median rent is $837/month.
Hokah's violent crime rate is 48.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 284.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Hokah are operated by Hiawatha Valley Education District.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.5:1. 10.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Hokah, MN has a population of 749, a median household income of $58,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Hokah averages 25.5°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.2 inches
with about 37.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Hokah, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55941.
The population of Hokah, Minnesota is 749 with a median age of 34.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Hokah: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $165,300, median household income $58,750, crime index 13 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Hokah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
