The Town FilesArgyle, Minnesota
City in Marshall County · population 544 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $191,800
- Household income
- $105,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- -5° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 48.3
Argyle is a city of 544 people in Marshall County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $191,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Minnesota towns, quieter than 85% of Minnesota towns, better for retirees than 78% of Minnesota towns.
How Argyle ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Argyle is worth $191,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $105,625, which is more affordable than 97% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $431 a month. 72.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Argyle | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $191,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $431 | $991 |
| Median household income | $105,625 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 72.8% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.4% | — |
Who lives in Argyle
| People | Argyle | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 16.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.6% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 8.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 15.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 16.7 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 90.2% |
Weather in Argyle
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows -4.6°F. About 22.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 43.6 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 194 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argyle since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on July 17, 2020 about 0.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 17, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 21, 1962.
Severe weather in Marshall County since 1996
Marshall County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2023 | Flood | DR-4722: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 13, 2022 | Flood | DR-4659: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Marshall County
Marshall County had 2,435 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,634 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Argyle itself the ACS puts it at 0.3%.
Public schools in Argyle
1 public school with 153 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARGYLE ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 153 | 19.1 |
Towns near Argyle
- Stephen, MN8.5 mi · 592 people · home $87,500
- Warren, MN10.1 mi · 1,605 people · home $148,400
- Karlstad, MN21.6 mi · 710 people · home $126,300
- Drayton, ND22.8 mi · 757 people · home $107,500
- Minto, ND25.8 mi · 616 people · home $109,300
- Grafton, ND27.6 mi · 4,170 people · home $147,300
- East Grand Forks, MN29.6 mi · 9,176 people · home $255,600
Argyle questions
Is Argyle, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Argyle scores better for retirees than 78% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 85%. 21.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 48.3).
How much does a house cost in Argyle?
The median owner-occupied home in Argyle is valued at $191,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $105,625, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $431 a month.
What is the weather like in Argyle?
July highs average 81.7°F and January lows -4.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.9 inches of precipitation a year and 43.6 inches of snow.
Does Argyle get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Argyle since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on July 17, 2020. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)