What are the schools like in Mabel, MN?

Mabel is served primarily by Mabel-Canton Public School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.1:1.

What is the median household income in Mabel?

The median household income in Mabel, MN is $65,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Mabel, MN?

Mabel has an average high temperature of 23.8°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Mabel, MN affordable or expensive?

Mabel's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Mabel is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $108,700 and the median rent is $773 per month.

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

Mabel has a violent crime rate of 38.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 289.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Mabel, MN a Good Place to Live?

Mabel is a small town of 803 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $65,125 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Mabel stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Mabel 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: 93.1

Mabel's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Mabel costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Mabel, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$108,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$773	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Mabel's violent crime rate is 38.0 per 100,000 residents — 90% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

38.0 /100k

Property Crime

289.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Mabel is served primarily by Mabel-Canton Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Mabel, MN	National Avg
School District	Mabel-Canton Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Mabel sees average highs of 23.8°F in January and 79.8°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 46.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Mabel, MN
Average High — January	23.8°F
Average High — July	79.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	46.6"

Demographics

Metric	Mabel, MN	National Avg
Population	803	—
Median Age	47.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	28.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Burr Oak, IA 6 mi Spring Grove, MN 7 mi Canton, MN 8 mi Harmony, MN 12 mi Decorah, IA 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Mabel

Mabel, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55954

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mabel, MN affordable or expensive?

Mabel's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Mabel roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $108,700 and median rent is $773/month.

What is the crime rate in Mabel, MN?

Mabel's violent crime rate is 38.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 289.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Mabel?

Public schools in Mabel are operated by Mabel-Canton Public School District. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Mabel, MN a good place to live?

Mabel, MN has a population of 803, a median household income of $65,125, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Mabel?

Mabel averages 23.8°F in January and 79.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 46.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Mabel?

Mabel, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55954.

What is the population of Mabel?

The population of Mabel, Minnesota is 803 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Mabel?

Key numbers for living in Mabel: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $108,700, median household income $65,125, crime index 12 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Mabel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.