What are the schools like in Minneiska, MN?

School district data for Minneiska is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Minneiska?

The median household income in Minneiska, MN is $70,625 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 Minneiska, MN?

Minneiska has an average high temperature of 22.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 36.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Minneiska, MN affordable or expensive?

Minneiska's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Minneiska is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $217,600 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Minneiska has a violent crime rate of 55.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 568.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Minneiska, MN a Good Place to Live?

Minneiska is a small town of 102 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $70,625 . Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Minneiska stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Minneiska is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Minneiska 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

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

Metric	Minneiska, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$217,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	91.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Minneiska's violent crime rate is 55.5 per 100,000 residents — 85% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

55.5 /100k

Property Crime

568.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Minneiska, MN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	42.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Minneiska sees average highs of 22.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July, with 35.4 inches of annual precipitation and 36.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Minneiska, MN
Average High — January	22.9°F
Average High — July	82.6°F
Annual Precipitation	35.4"
Annual Snowfall	36.0"

Demographics

Metric	Minneiska, MN	National Avg
Population	102	—
Median Age	56.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	7.8%	22.2%
65 and over	22.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Buffalo City, WI 2 mi Cochrane, WI 3 mi Rollingstone, MN 7 mi Kellogg, MN 10 mi Altura, MN 10 mi

Minneiska vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minneiska, MN affordable or expensive?

Minneiska's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Minneiska roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $217,600 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Minneiska, MN?

Minneiska's violent crime rate is 55.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 568.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Minneiska?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Minneiska, MN a good place to live?

Minneiska, MN has a population of 102, a median household income of $70,625, 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 Minneiska?

Minneiska averages 22.9°F in January and 82.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.4 inches with about 36.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Minneiska?

The population of Minneiska, Minnesota is 102 with a median age of 56.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Minneiska?

Key numbers for living in Minneiska: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $217,600, median household income $70,625, crime index 20 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Minneiska side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.