Jenkins is a small town of 457 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $61,806
and a 3.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Jenkins stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Jenkins is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Jenkins 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: 97.5
Jenkins's overall cost of living index is 97.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Jenkins costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Jenkins, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$247,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$950
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,806
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Jenkins's violent crime rate is 166.0 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
166.0 /100k
Property Crime
1128.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Jenkins is served primarily by PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Jenkins, MN
National Avg
School District
PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
98.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Jenkins sees average highs of 18.9°F in January
and 79.7°F in July,
with 28.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 39.2 inches of snow per year.
Jenkins's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Jenkins roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $247,500 and median rent is $950/month.
Jenkins's violent crime rate is 166.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1128.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Jenkins are operated by PINE RIVER-BACKUS SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Jenkins, MN has a population of 457, a median household income of $61,806, and an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Jenkins averages 18.9°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.8 inches
with about 39.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Jenkins, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56474.
The population of Jenkins, Minnesota is 457 with a median age of 33.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Jenkins: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $247,500, median household income $61,806, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Jenkins side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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