Deer River, Minnesota
Quick Statistics
Deer River is a community in Itasca County, Minnesota, home to about 889 people spread across 1.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $23,862 a year, and a typical home is worth about $111,200. About 23.1% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Deer River ranks number 380 of 914 in population, number 853 in median household income, number 679 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Deer River typically top out near 77°F in July, while January nights average about -5°F. The area sees roughly 64 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Deer River, MN | 0.4 mi. | 704 |
| 2. | Zemple, MN | 1.3 mi. | 49 |
| 3. | Cohasset, MN | 9.0 mi. | 2,703 |
| 4. | Grand Rapids, MN | 14.0 mi. | 11,207 |
| 5. | La Prairie, MN | 16.0 mi. | 592 |
| 6. | La Prairie, MN | 16.2 mi. | 356 |
| 7. | Coleraine, MN | 16.8 mi. | 2,150 |
| 8. | Bovey, MN | 18.4 mi. | 646 |
What is the population of Deer River, Minnesota?
Deer River has a population of about 889 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Deer River, Minnesota in?
Deer River is located in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the median home value in Deer River, Minnesota?
The median home value in Deer River is about $111,200, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Deer River, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Deer River is about $23,862 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Deer River, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded in Itasca County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Deer River, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 77 degrees and January lows about -5 degrees, with around 64 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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