What are the schools like in Stanchfield, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Stanchfield?

The median household income in Stanchfield, MN is $64,583 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.

What is the weather like in Stanchfield, MN?

Stanchfield has an average high temperature of 21.9°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 44.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Stanchfield, MN affordable or expensive?

Stanchfield's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stanchfield is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $180,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Stanchfield has a violent crime rate of 76.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1007.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stanchfield, MN a Good Place to Live?

Stanchfield is a small town of 94 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $64,583 and a 6.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Stanchfield stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Stanchfield 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

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

Metric	Stanchfield, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$180,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,583	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stanchfield's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

76.4 /100k

Property Crime

1007.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Stanchfield, 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	10.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	64.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stanchfield sees average highs of 21.9°F in January and 81.8°F in July, with 29.7 inches of annual precipitation and 44.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stanchfield, MN
Average High — January	21.9°F
Average High — July	81.8°F
Annual Precipitation	29.7"
Annual Snowfall	44.1"

Demographics

Metric	Stanchfield, MN	National Avg
Population	94	—
Median Age	27.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	45.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	17.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	43.6%	22.2%
65 and over	4.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Stanchfield

Stanchfield, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

55080

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stanchfield, MN affordable or expensive?

Stanchfield's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Stanchfield roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $180,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Stanchfield, MN?

Stanchfield's violent crime rate is 76.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1007.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stanchfield?

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

Is Stanchfield, MN a good place to live?

Stanchfield, MN has a population of 94, a median household income of $64,583, and an unemployment rate of 6.0%. 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 Stanchfield?

Stanchfield averages 21.9°F in January and 81.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.7 inches with about 44.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stanchfield?

Stanchfield, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 55080.

What is the population of Stanchfield?

The population of Stanchfield, Minnesota is 94 with a median age of 27.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stanchfield?

Key numbers for living in Stanchfield: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $180,000, median household income $64,583, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stanchfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.