The Town FilesHallock, Minnesota
City in Kittson County · population 906 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $140,000
- Household income
- $68,854
- Jan low / Jul high
- -4° / 79°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 57.1
Hallock is a city of 906 people in Kittson County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $140,000, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Minnesota towns, better for retirees than 96% of Minnesota towns, better for cycling than 95% of Minnesota towns.
How Hallock 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 Hallock is worth $140,000, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $68,854, which is more affordable than 94% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $838 a month. 76.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hallock | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $140,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $838 | $991 |
| Median household income | $68,854 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.7% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.9% | — |
Who lives in Hallock
| People | Hallock | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 57.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.7% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 18.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.2% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 15.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 14.3% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 13.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.2% | 90.2% |
Weather in Hallock
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows -4.1°F. About 22.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 186 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hallock since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 19, 2014 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 19, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 31 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on September 19, 2014.
Severe weather in Kittson County since 1996
Kittson County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, 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 Kittson County
Kittson County had 1,436 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,935 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Hallock itself the ACS puts it at 5.3%.
Public schools in Hallock
2 public schools with 241 students, about 10.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| KITTSON CENTRAL ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 132 | 12.0 |
| KITTSON CENTRAL SECONDARY | 7-12 | 109 | 9.1 |
Towns near Hallock
- Drayton, ND17.7 mi · 757 people · home $107,500
- Pembina, ND19.6 mi · 512 people · home $136,200
- Stephen, MN21.8 mi · 592 people · home $87,500
- Karlstad, MN23.4 mi · 710 people · home $126,300
Hallock questions
Is Hallock, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hallock scores better for retirees than 96% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 80%. 35.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 57.1).
How much does a house cost in Hallock?
The median owner-occupied home in Hallock is valued at $140,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $68,854, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $838 a month.
What is the weather like in Hallock?
July highs average 79.4°F and January lows -4.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 22.3 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Hallock get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hallock since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 19, 2014. 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)