Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
A town of 393, settled in 1899.
Nevis’ January low is -2°F, below both the Minnesota town median (6°F) and the median of U.S. towns (22°F). Among 257 Minnesota towns, just 2 have a lower median rent than Nevis. Nevis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 238 in 1910, 377 in 2020. The archive holds 11 old photos and papers going back to 2024 and a map from 1970 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nevis, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Nevis.
Most working residents leave Nevis for work: only 8% work in town. At $60,000, Nevis’ median household income is below both Minnesota’s towns ($90,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). Nevis’ average trip to work is 22 minutes.
| Nevis | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 7.9% | 7% | 9.6% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Its public schools are run by the Nevis Public School District. Two of its 3 schools are below, each with why it’s listed.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nevis ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 | 342 | A |
| Nevis SecondaryLargest public high schoolGrades 7–12 | Grades 7–12 | 279 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
Nevis has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Nevis is 79°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Nevis beats the Minnesota average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 29% of Nevis adults sleep under 7 hours.
| Nevis | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 30% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 10% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Nevis | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.4% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 7.2% | 5.4% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
The typical Nevis home is worth about $356,000, up 2.3% in a year, close to the Minnesota typical home.
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0.0 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Muskie Park | — | 4 |
| 2. Nevis Disc Golf Course | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Nevis; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Nevis residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Nevis’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Minnesota, United States
Nevis ( NEE-viss) is a city in Hubbard County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 377 at the 2020 census. Minnesota State Highway 34 serves as a main arterial route in the community. Nevis began as a railway village. A post office was established in 1899, and the village separated from Nevis Township and incorporated in 1921. The Louis J. Moser House near Nevis was constructed in the early 1900s and used as a fishing camp. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Robert G. Renner, a U.S. federal judge, was born in Nevis in 1923. The muskellunge is native to the waterways in the area, and is celebrated in Nevis. Nevis Muskie Days are held in July, and include a 5K …
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Nevis has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.