What are the schools like in Proctor, MN?

Proctor is served primarily by Proctor Public School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Proctor?

The median household income in Proctor, MN is $80,385 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.4%.

What is the weather like in Proctor, MN?

Proctor has an average high temperature of 18.1°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 30.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 90.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Proctor, MN affordable or expensive?

Proctor's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Proctor is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $196,200 and the median rent is $799 per month.

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

Proctor has a violent crime rate of 97.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 617.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Proctor, MN a Good Place to Live?

Proctor is a small town of 3,113 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $80,385 and a 2.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Proctor stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

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

All Proctor 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: 87.0

Proctor's overall cost of living index is 87.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Proctor costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Proctor, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$196,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$799	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,385	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Proctor's violent crime rate is 97.5 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

97.5 /100k

Property Crime

617.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Proctor is served primarily by Proctor Public School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Proctor, MN	National Avg
School District	Proctor Public School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Proctor sees average highs of 18.1°F in January and 76.4°F in July, with 30.9 inches of annual precipitation and 90.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Proctor, MN
Average High — January	18.1°F
Average High — July	76.4°F
Annual Precipitation	30.9"
Annual Snowfall	90.2"

Demographics

Metric	Proctor, MN	National Avg
Population	3,113	—
Median Age	44.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	2.1%	6.3%
Under 18	19.7%	22.2%
65 and over	21.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hermantown, MN 4 mi Duluth, MN 5 mi Oliver, WI 7 mi Esko, MN 7 mi Superior, WI 8 mi

Proctor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Proctor, MN affordable or expensive?

Proctor's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Proctor roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $196,200 and median rent is $799/month.

What is the crime rate in Proctor, MN?

Proctor's violent crime rate is 97.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 617.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Proctor?

Public schools in Proctor are operated by Proctor Public School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 27.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Proctor, MN a good place to live?

Proctor, MN has a population of 3,113, a median household income of $80,385, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Proctor?

Proctor averages 18.1°F in January and 76.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 30.9 inches with about 90.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Proctor?

The population of Proctor, Minnesota is 3,113 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Proctor?

Key numbers for living in Proctor: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $196,200, median household income $80,385, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Proctor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.