What are the schools like in Whipholt, MN?

Whipholt is served primarily by Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Whipholt?

The median household income in Whipholt, MN is $72,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.3%.

What is the weather like in Whipholt, MN?

Whipholt has an average high temperature of 19.3°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Whipholt, MN affordable or expensive?

Whipholt's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Whipholt is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $266,700 and the median rent is $1,313 per month.

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

Whipholt has a violent crime rate of 167.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 450.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Whipholt, MN a Good Place to Live?

Whipholt is a small town of 74 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $72,500 and a 8.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Whipholt stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

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

All Whipholt 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: 100.5

Whipholt's overall cost of living index is 100.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Whipholt costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Whipholt, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$266,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,313	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Whipholt's violent crime rate is 167.9 per 100,000 residents — 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

167.9 /100k

Property Crime

450.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Whipholt is served primarily by Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Whipholt, MN	National Avg
School District	Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	44.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Whipholt sees average highs of 19.3°F in January and 79.0°F in July, with 28.0 inches of annual precipitation and 48.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Whipholt, MN
Average High — January	19.3°F
Average High — July	79.0°F
Annual Precipitation	28.0"
Annual Snowfall	48.2"

Demographics

Metric	Whipholt, MN	National Avg
Population	74	—
Median Age	55.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.1 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	14.9%	22.2%
65 and over	32.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Longville, MN 9 mi Hackensack, MN 10 mi Walker, MN 10 mi Boy River, MN 15 mi Federal Dam, MN 16 mi

ZIP Codes in Whipholt

Whipholt, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56484

Whipholt vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Whipholt, MN affordable or expensive?

Whipholt's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Whipholt roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $266,700 and median rent is $1,313/month.

What is the crime rate in Whipholt, MN?

Whipholt's violent crime rate is 167.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 450.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Whipholt?

Public schools in Whipholt are operated by Walker-Hackensack-Akeley Schl. Dist. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 44.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Whipholt, MN a good place to live?

Whipholt, MN has a population of 74, a median household income of $72,500, and an unemployment rate of 8.3%. 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 Whipholt?

Whipholt averages 19.3°F in January and 79.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.0 inches with about 48.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Whipholt?

Whipholt, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56484.

What is the population of Whipholt?

The population of Whipholt, Minnesota is 74 with a median age of 55.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Whipholt?

Key numbers for living in Whipholt: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $266,700, median household income $72,500, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Whipholt side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.