White Earth is a small town of 733 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $21,420
and a 20.2% unemployment rate.
Strengths:
White Earth stands out for short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether White Earth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All White Earth city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the White Earth metro area.
Metric
White Earth, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
N/A
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$247
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
33.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$21,420
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
White Earth's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.8 /100k
Property Crime
793.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
White Earth is served primarily by Circle of Life Academy.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
White Earth, MN
National Avg
School District
Circle of Life Academy
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
White Earth sees average highs of 17.6°F in January
and 79.4°F in July,
with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 47.6 inches of snow per year.
White Earth has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $247/month against a median household income of $21,420.
White Earth's violent crime rate is 188.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 793.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in White Earth are operated by Circle of Life Academy.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 14.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
White Earth, MN has a population of 733, a median household income of $21,420, and an unemployment rate of 20.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
White Earth averages 17.6°F in January and 79.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches
with about 47.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
White Earth, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56591.
The population of White Earth, Minnesota is 733 with a median age of 26.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in White Earth: median home N/A, median household income $21,420, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare White Earth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.