The Town FilesDalbo, Minnesota
Township in Isanti County · population 781 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $335,300
- Household income
- $61,719
- Jan low / Jul high
- 1° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 49 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 50.6
Dalbo is a township of 781 people in Isanti County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $335,300, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 94% of Minnesota towns, quieter than 88% of Minnesota towns, better for families than 86% of Minnesota towns.
How Dalbo 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 Dalbo is worth $335,300, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $61,719, which is more affordable than 3% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,536 a month. 90.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dalbo | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $335,300 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,536 | $991 |
| Median household income | $61,719 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 90.2% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1984 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dalbo
| People | Dalbo | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.8% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 18.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.1% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 39.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.3% | 90.2% |
Weather in Dalbo
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 0.5°F. About 30.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.5 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 179 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dalbo since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 13, 1981 about 7.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 2 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 17, 2020.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 3.20 inches on May 10, 2011.
Severe weather in Isanti County since 1996
Isanti County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 16, 2001 | Flood | DR-1370: Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Isanti County
Isanti County had 11,704 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,899 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Dalbo itself the ACS puts it at 6.9%.
Towns near Dalbo
- South Fork, MN5.5 mi · 768 people · home $324,600
- Wyanett, MN5.7 mi · 1,755 people · home $358,800
- Maple Ridge, MN6.2 mi · 715 people · home $328,300
- Bogus Brook, MN6.5 mi · 1,470 people · home $309,900
- Brunswick, MN7.8 mi · 1,320 people · home $231,700
- Borgholm, MN8.0 mi · 1,831 people · home $269,300
- Princeton, MN8.4 mi · 2,228 people · home $300,900
- Springvale, MN8.5 mi · 1,560 people · home $377,900
Dalbo questions
Is Dalbo, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dalbo scores better for retirees than 28% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 88%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.6).
How much does a house cost in Dalbo?
The median owner-occupied home in Dalbo is valued at $335,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,719, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,536 a month.
What is the weather like in Dalbo?
July highs average 80.1°F and January lows 0.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 30.8 inches of precipitation a year and 48.5 inches of snow.
Does Dalbo get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dalbo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 13, 1981. 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)