What are the schools like in Steen, MN?

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

What is the median household income in Steen?

The median household income in Steen, MN is $53,542 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.

What is the weather like in Steen, MN?

Steen has an average high temperature of 25.2°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Steen, MN affordable or expensive?

Steen's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Steen is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $56,400 and the median rent is $538 per month.

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

Steen has a violent crime rate of 42.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 450.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Steen, MN a Good Place to Live?

Steen is a small town of 104 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $53,542 and a 5.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Steen stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Steen 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: 85.7

Steen's overall cost of living index is 85.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Steen costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Steen, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$56,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$538	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,542	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Steen's violent crime rate is 42.9 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

42.9 /100k

Property Crime

450.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Steen, 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	13.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	82.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Steen sees average highs of 25.2°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 29.3 inches of annual precipitation and 34.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Steen, MN
Average High — January	25.2°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	29.3"
Annual Snowfall	34.9"

Demographics

Metric	Steen, MN	National Avg
Population	104	—
Median Age	54.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 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	5.8%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hills, MN 5 mi Lester, IA 6 mi Rock Rapids, IA 8 mi Beaver Creek, MN 8 mi Larchwood, IA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Steen

Steen, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56173

Steen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Steen, MN affordable or expensive?

Steen's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Steen roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $56,400 and median rent is $538/month.

What is the crime rate in Steen, MN?

Steen's violent crime rate is 42.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 450.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Steen?

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

Is Steen, MN a good place to live?

Steen, MN has a population of 104, a median household income of $53,542, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%. 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 Steen?

Steen averages 25.2°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.3 inches with about 34.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Steen?

Steen, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56173.

What is the population of Steen?

The population of Steen, Minnesota is 104 with a median age of 54.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Steen?

Key numbers for living in Steen: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $56,400, median household income $53,542, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Steen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.