What are the schools like in Silver Creek, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Silver Creek?

The median household income in Silver Creek, MN is $69,286 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Silver Creek, MN?

Silver Creek has an average high temperature of 21.3°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Silver Creek, MN affordable or expensive?

Silver Creek's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Silver Creek is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Silver Creek, MN?

Silver Creek has a violent crime rate of 64.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 450.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Silver Creek, MN a Good Place to Live?

Silver Creek is a small town of 141 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $69,286 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Silver Creek stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Silver Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Silver Creek 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: 104.5

Silver Creek's overall cost of living index is 104.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Silver Creek costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Silver Creek, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,286	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Silver Creek's violent crime rate is 64.3 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

64.3 /100k

Property Crime

450.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Silver Creek, 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	6.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Silver Creek sees average highs of 21.3°F in January and 80.9°F in July, with 31.7 inches of annual precipitation and 39.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Silver Creek, MN
Average High — January	21.3°F
Average High — July	80.9°F
Annual Precipitation	31.7"
Annual Snowfall	39.8"

Demographics

Metric	Silver Creek, MN	National Avg
Population	141	—
Median Age	63.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	44.8 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	4.3%	22.2%
65 and over	43.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Maple Lake, MN 5 mi Becker, MN 7 mi Annandale, MN 7 mi Clearwater, MN 8 mi Monticello, MN 9 mi

Silver Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Silver Creek, MN affordable or expensive?

Silver Creek's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Silver Creek roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $236,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Silver Creek, MN?

Silver Creek's violent crime rate is 64.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 450.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Silver Creek?

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

Is Silver Creek, MN a good place to live?

Silver Creek, MN has a population of 141, a median household income of $69,286, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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 Silver Creek?

Silver Creek averages 21.3°F in January and 80.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.7 inches with about 39.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Silver Creek?

The population of Silver Creek, Minnesota is 141 with a median age of 63.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Silver Creek?

Key numbers for living in Silver Creek: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $236,400, median household income $69,286, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Silver Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.