What are the schools like in Kelliher, MN?

Kelliher is served primarily by KELLIHER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Kelliher?

The median household income in Kelliher, MN is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Kelliher, MN?

Kelliher has an average high temperature of 16.9°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Kelliher, MN affordable or expensive?

Kelliher's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Kelliher is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $154,100 and the median rent is $517 per month.

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

Kelliher has a violent crime rate of 385.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1979.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Kelliher, MN a Good Place to Live?

Kelliher is a small town of 352 in Minnesota, with a median household income of N/A . Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

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

All Kelliher 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: 90.3

Kelliher's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Kelliher costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Kelliher, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$154,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$517	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Kelliher's violent crime rate is 385.7 per 100,000 residents — 1% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

385.7 /100k

Property Crime

1979.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Kelliher is served primarily by KELLIHER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Kelliher, MN	National Avg
School District	KELLIHER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Kelliher sees average highs of 16.9°F in January and 77.1°F in July, with 26.9 inches of annual precipitation and 48.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Kelliher, MN
Average High — January	16.9°F
Average High — July	77.1°F
Annual Precipitation	26.9"
Annual Snowfall	48.9"

Demographics

Metric	Kelliher, MN	National Avg
Population	352	—
Median Age	62.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.9%	22.2%
65 and over	47.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Northome, MN 9 mi Mizpah, MN 11 mi Funkley, MN 11 mi Blackduck, MN 16 mi Ponemah, MN 22 mi

ZIP Codes in Kelliher

Kelliher, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56650

Kelliher vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kelliher, MN affordable or expensive?

Kelliher's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Kelliher roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $154,100 and median rent is $517/month.

What is the crime rate in Kelliher, MN?

Kelliher's violent crime rate is 385.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1979.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Kelliher?

Public schools in Kelliher are operated by KELLIHER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 38.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Kelliher, MN a good place to live?

Kelliher, MN has a population of 352, a median household income of N/A, 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.

What is the weather like in Kelliher?

Kelliher averages 16.9°F in January and 77.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.9 inches with about 48.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Kelliher?

Kelliher, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56650.

What is the population of Kelliher?

The population of Kelliher, Minnesota is 352 with a median age of 62.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Kelliher?

Key numbers for living in Kelliher: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $154,100, median household income N/A, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kelliher side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.