Very AffordableVery SafeWaubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools
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Ogema is a small town of 237 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $51,750
and a 4.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Ogema stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Ogema is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Ogema 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: 87.4
Ogema's overall cost of living index is 87.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Ogema costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Ogema, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$525
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Ogema's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.8 /100k
Property Crime
793.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Ogema is served primarily by Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Ogema, MN
National Avg
School District
Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
2
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Ogema sees average highs of 15.2°F in January
and 78.5°F in July,
with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.6 inches of snow per year.
Ogema's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Ogema roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,100 and median rent is $525/month.
Ogema's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 793.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Ogema are operated by Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Ogema, MN has a population of 237, a median household income of $51,750, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%.
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.
Ogema averages 15.2°F in January and 78.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches
with about 47.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Ogema, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56569.
The population of Ogema, Minnesota is 237 with a median age of 28.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Ogema: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $83,100, median household income $51,750, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ogema side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
