MarbleMN
A town of 669. A typical home worth about $134K.
What makes Marble stand out
The 2 things Marble does most differently from other towns.
669 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Marble’s report card
Now in Marble
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Marble. Another town gets a different order.
A typical Marble home is worth about $134K
The typical Marble home is worth about $134,000, down 6.4% in a year, 62% below the Minnesota typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Marble
Most working residents leave Marble for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Grand Rapids (30%), Hibbing (12%) and Nashwauk (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
19.4% of Marble is conserved land
5.8 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Marble has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -2°, and about 60 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 33% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Marble is
Marble beats the Minnesota average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| What stands out | Marble | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.2% | 8.9% |
| More smokers | 16.6% | 13.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 6.6% | 5.4% |
98% of working residents leave Marble for work
Where Marble’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023