Kerkhoven is a small town of 837 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $60,729
and a 3.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Kerkhoven stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Kerkhoven is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Kerkhoven 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: 92.5
Kerkhoven's overall cost of living index is 92.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Kerkhoven costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Kerkhoven, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$148,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$697
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
63.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,729
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Kerkhoven's violent crime rate is 107.9 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.9 /100k
Property Crime
54.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Kerkhoven is served primarily by KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Kerkhoven, MN
National Avg
School District
KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Kerkhoven sees average highs of 20.3°F in January
and 80.9°F in July,
with 29.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 46.1 inches of snow per year.
Kerkhoven's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Kerkhoven roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $148,300 and median rent is $697/month.
Kerkhoven's violent crime rate is 107.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 54.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Kerkhoven are operated by KERKHOVEN-MURDOCK-SUNBURG.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 16.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Kerkhoven, MN has a population of 837, a median household income of $60,729, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%.
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.
Kerkhoven averages 20.3°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.5 inches
with about 46.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Kerkhoven, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56252.
The population of Kerkhoven, Minnesota is 837 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Kerkhoven: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $148,300, median household income $60,729, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Kerkhoven side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
