Community Profile
Here's how we stack up.
- #1 in lowest percentage of cost-burdened households
- #1 in workers less than 10 miles to employment
- #1 in percent of households with high-speed broadband
- #1 in high school graduation rate
- #1 in percent of students participating in enrichment activities
Thief River Falls Regional Indicators Dashboard
The Regional Indicators Dashboard is a set of metrics that tracks Thief River Fall’s position in relation to similar Greater Minnesota cities on several important community, economic, and social characteristics. The dashboard was published in 2020. In subsequent years, the dashboard will track change on these important metrics to build long-term success and help to improve the region’s economic competitiveness.
Peer cities were selected based on demographic and economic characteristics, location, evidence of competition with Thief River Falls for business or talent, and positive economic trajectory. Peer cities include Crookston, Detroit Lakes, East Grand Forks, Fairmont, Fergus Falls, Grand Rapids, International Falls, Little Falls, Stewartville, and Worthington.
For each metric, cities were ranked on a scale from 1 to 11, with 1 being the most favorable ranking and 11 being the least favorable ranking.
Income and Cost of Living
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Cost-Burdened Households: Rank #1
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People Below Poverty: Rank #4
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Workers Earning $40,000 + Per Year: Rank #3
Education
%
High School Graduation Rate: Rank #1
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Students in Enrichment Activities: Rank #1
%
8th Grade Math Proficiency: Rank #5
Laborforce and Diversity
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Laborforce With Some College: Rank #9
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Laborforce Participation: Rank #2
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Laborforce Diversity: Rank #5
Other Key Metrics
$622
Median Rent: Rank #5
91%
Households With High Speed Broadband: Rank #1
$638
Monthly Cost of Childcare: Rank #6
#3
Public Safety: Rank #3
Download a PDF copy of the 2020 Regional Indicators Dashboard.
“I love living in Thief River Falls because there’s a human touch that I really haven’t felt anywhere else. I can tell you, as an educator, that we have the best of the best here. The people that are involved in the school have such a passion for kids.”
“I love living in Thief River Falls because of the civic opportunities. As a young professional in this community, it’s really exciting to get involved and meet so many community members. It’s what has helped connect me to Thief River.”
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Michelle Landsverk
Economic Development
Advance Thief River
PO Box 773
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
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