Hibbing, MN

Hibbing, Minnesota

Hibbing, Minnesota, in St. Louis county, is 58 miles NW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 170 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is conveniently located inside the Duluth - Superior metropolitan area. There are an estimated 17,071 people in Hibbing.

The People and Families of Hibbing

In Hibbing, about 55% of adults are married. In Hibbing, lots of people live on their own.

The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Hibbing had a median family income of $43,558.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,050) in Hibbing. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Hibbing.

Hibbing Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Hibbing is owner-occupied. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in the city than you'll find in other cities. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Hibbing.

Commuting

In Hibbing, 91% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

Hibbing strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Low Property Crime (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Hibbing, MN

Comparing Hibbing to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Hibbing Almanac

Hibbing Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Hibbing Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Hibbing, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Hibbing Public Libraries

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Hibbing Hospitals

UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER-MESABI
(Voluntary non-profit - Other)
750 EAST 34TH ST
(218) 262-4881
Emergency Service: Yes

Hibbing High Schools (2004)

HIBBING SR.
800 E. 21ST ST.
218-262-0400
Serves 1,388 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

MESABI ALC
800 E 21ST ST.
218-262-0406
A Non-traditional School
Serves 36 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 180

Hibbing Colleges

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Cosmetology Careers Unlimited-Hibbing

Hibbing Community College

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