The Town FilesNevis, Minnesota
Township in Hubbard County · population 1,143 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $341,000
- Household income
- $69,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- -3° / 80°
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 55.4
Nevis is a township of 1,143 people in Hubbard County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $341,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks quieter than 91% of Minnesota towns, hipper than 86% of Minnesota towns, better for a vacation home than 84% of Minnesota towns.
How Nevis 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 Nevis is worth $341,000, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.9 times the median household income of $69,500, which is more affordable than 6% of Minnesota towns. 98.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Nevis | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $341,000 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | — | $991 |
| Median household income | $69,500 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.9× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 98.8% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 56.2% | — |
Who lives in Nevis
| People | Nevis | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.4 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.0% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 20.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.2% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 18.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.0 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.2% | 90.2% |
Weather in Nevis
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows -2.8°F. About 23.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year. Expect about 5 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 186 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nevis since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 6, 2008 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 9, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on July 2, 1989.
Severe weather in Hubbard County since 1996
Hubbard 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 |
| April 9, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1830: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3242: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| June 14, 2002 | Severe Storm | DR-1419: Severe Storms, Flooding And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Hubbard County
Hubbard County had 6,263 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $46,510 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Nevis itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Nevis
- Henrietta, MN4.8 mi · 1,514 people · home $296,000
- Hubbard, MN6.6 mi · 770 people · home $324,500
- Mantrap, MN6.9 mi · 522 people · home $318,800
- Lake Emma, MN8.9 mi · 965 people · home $440,500
- Akeley, MN9.2 mi · 559 people · home $251,600
- Park Rapids, MN9.3 mi · 4,142 people · home $227,500
- Todd, MN11.9 mi · 1,464 people · home $294,400
- Straight River, MN13.1 mi · 788 people · home $248,800
Nevis questions
Is Nevis, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Nevis scores better for retirees than 55% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 91%. 35.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 55.4).
How much does a house cost in Nevis?
The median owner-occupied home in Nevis is valued at $341,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $69,500, so homes cost about 4.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Nevis?
July highs average 80.2°F and January lows -2.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 23.9 inches of precipitation a year.
Does Nevis get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Nevis since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 6, 2008. 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)