The Town FilesDilworth, Minnesota
City in Clay County · population 4,612 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $261,800
- Household income
- $90,694
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 53 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 37.0
Dilworth is a city of 4,612 people in Clay County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $261,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks more vibrant than 92% of Minnesota towns, more walkable than 91% of Minnesota towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Minnesota towns.
How Dilworth 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 Dilworth is worth $261,800, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $90,694, which is more affordable than 74% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $1,085 a month. 73.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dilworth | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $1,085 | $991 |
| Median household income | $90,694 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 73.7% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dilworth
| People | Dilworth | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.1% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 25.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.5% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.1% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 4.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.8% | 90.2% |
Weather in Dilworth
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows -0.3°F. About 26.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 52.7 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 170 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dilworth since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F5, struck on June 20, 1957 about 3.5 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 114 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 20, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 117 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 29, 2026.
Severe weather in Clay County since 1996
Clay County has been included in 29 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 |
| 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 |
| May 10, 2011 | Flood | DR-1982: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clay County
Clay County had 19,702 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,697 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Dilworth itself the ACS puts it at 2.2%.
Public schools in Dilworth
1 public school with 624 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton Elementary | PK-4 | 624 | 14.5 |
Towns near Dilworth
- Moorhead, MN2.5 mi · 44,505 people · home $249,000
- Oakport, MN4.5 mi · 506 people · home $425,000
- Glyndon, MN5.6 mi · 1,306 people · home $264,800
- Fargo, ND6.4 mi · 125,990 people · home $281,900
- Sabin, MN7.0 mi · 619 people · home $265,700
- Reile's Acres, ND8.9 mi · 703 people · home $475,600
- West Fargo, ND10.0 mi · 38,626 people · home $321,900
- Spring Prairie, MN10.7 mi · 506 people · home $305,600
Dilworth questions
Is Dilworth, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dilworth scores better for retirees than 2% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 26%. 12.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Dilworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Dilworth is valued at $261,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $90,694, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,085 a month.
What is the weather like in Dilworth?
July highs average 81.8°F and January lows -0.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 26.1 inches of precipitation a year and 52.7 inches of snow.
Does Dilworth get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dilworth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F5 on June 20, 1957. 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)