What are the schools like in Luverne, MN?

Luverne is served primarily by LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.9:1.

What is the median household income in Luverne?

The median household income in Luverne, MN is $66,394 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Luverne, MN?

Luverne has an average high temperature of 25.2°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Luverne, MN affordable or expensive?

Luverne's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Luverne is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $173,800 and the median rent is $768 per month.

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

Luverne has a violent crime rate of 42.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 450.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Luverne, MN a Good Place to Live?

Luverne is a small town of 4,910 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $66,394 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Luverne 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 Luverne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Luverne 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: 94.1

Luverne's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Luverne costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Luverne, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$173,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$768	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,394	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Luverne's violent crime rate is 42.9 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.9 /100k

Property Crime

450.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Luverne is served primarily by LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Luverne, MN	National Avg
School District	LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Luverne sees average highs of 25.2°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 30.0 inches of annual precipitation and 34.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Luverne, MN
Average High — January	25.2°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	30.0"
Annual Snowfall	34.9"

Demographics

Metric	Luverne, MN	National Avg
Population	4,910	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	25.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Luverne

Luverne, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56156

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Luverne, MN affordable or expensive?

Luverne's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Luverne roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $173,800 and median rent is $768/month.

What is the crime rate in Luverne, MN?

Luverne's violent crime rate is 42.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 450.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Luverne?

Public schools in Luverne are operated by LUVERNE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1. 30.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Luverne, MN a good place to live?

Luverne, MN has a population of 4,910, a median household income of $66,394, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Luverne?

Luverne averages 25.2°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.0 inches with about 34.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Luverne?

Luverne, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56156.

What is the population of Luverne?

The population of Luverne, Minnesota is 4,910 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Luverne?

Key numbers for living in Luverne: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $173,800, median household income $66,394, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Luverne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.