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Deer River, MN

City in Itasca County, Minnesota.

Population

889

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

586

ZIP codes

0

Deer River and its ZIP codes

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Deer River at a glance

  • Deer River is about 8.1 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $38,824 a year, 56% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $111,200 (66% below Minnesota) and median rent is $816 a month.

Local data for Deer River, MN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Deer River, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$38,824

Poverty rate

30.7%

Median home value

$111,200

Median rent

$816/mo

Homeownership

67.7%

Bachelor's or higher

11.8%

Median age

40.3

Average commute

24.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (199), Norwegian Americans (86), Irish Americans (76).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Itasca County. PPP loans are for Deer River.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.3%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,933

16,444 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$57,669

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$390M

FY 2026, $8,671 per person

Itasca County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Deer River, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.9%
  • Carpooled6.5%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked4.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other7.7%
  • Worked from home1.9%

Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Deer River, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

901

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

17

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

78° / -3°F

27.7 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Deer River, MN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.8%

U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts

Diabetes

15.8%

U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts

Smoking

19.1%

U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.4%

U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts

Cities near Deer River

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ZempleCity1.6 mi0.7
Ball ClubCensus-designated place7.2 mi2.8
CohassetCity10 mi27.7
Grand RapidsCity14 mi22.4
La PrairieCity16 mi1.7
ColeraineCity16 mi15.4
IngerCensus-designated place17 mi1.9
BoveyCity19 mi2.3
BenaCity19 mi0.5
TaconiteCity19 mi28
Boy RiverCity20 mi0.4
RemerCity20 mi1.3
Federal DamCity21 mi2.2
MarbleCity23 mi4.4
CalumetCity25 mi1.8
Squaw LakeCity25 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Deer River, MN in?
Deer River is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Deer River, MN?
About 889 people live in Deer River, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Deer River?
Nearby places include Zemple (1.6 mi), Ball Club (7.2 mi), Cohasset (10 mi), Grand Rapids (14 mi), La Prairie (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023