Nielsville is a small town of 88 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $38,571
and a 19.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Nielsville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nielsville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Nielsville 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: 86.2
Nielsville's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Nielsville costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Nielsville, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
N/A
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
94.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$38,571
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Nielsville's violent crime rate is 216.8 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
216.8 /100k
Property Crime
666.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Nielsville, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Nielsville sees average highs of 17.9°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 23.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 48.7 inches of snow per year.
Nielsville's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Nielsville roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,300 and median rent is N/A/month.
Nielsville's violent crime rate is 216.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 666.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Nielsville, MN has a population of 88, a median household income of $38,571, and an unemployment rate of 19.4%.
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.
Nielsville averages 17.9°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.1 inches
with about 48.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Nielsville, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56568.
The population of Nielsville, Minnesota is 88 with a median age of 47.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Nielsville: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $73,300, median household income $38,571, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nielsville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
