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Cloquet.
About
Life in Cloquet
Cloquet is a community of 12,582 people in Minnesota. The median household income is $61,367, median rent runs about $1,024 per month, and median home values are around $212,700. The average commute is 16.6 minutes.
Cloquet at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.9%
Foreign-Born
2.6%
Broadband Internet
87.5%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics2.6% foreign-born, most often from Africa, n.e.c.
Who lives in Cloquet: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Cloquet, the largest foreign-born group is from Africa, n.e.c. (24.2%), and 2.2% of residents speak Other at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.7%
of households
Married Couples
37.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% below MN average
Rent, home values, and income in Cloquet
In Cloquet, rent runs 20% below the MN average, and home values are 35% below the MN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
44.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
88.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,745
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1964
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $266,131 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts above MN average
Unemployment in Cloquet
Unemployment in Carlton County, which includes Cloquet, is 1.2 percentage points higher than the MN average.
Unemployment rate
Cloquet: Carlton County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Carlton County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Cloquet Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute16.7 min avg
How Cloquet residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Cloquet, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 79% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Duluth International Airport (DLH)
Regional airport · few flights142k passengers boarded in 2025
- 132 mi
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Major hub17.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 52% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Cloquet runs 52% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
175
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
533
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Cloquet Police Department
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Carlton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Carlton County, which includes Cloquet, the most common type is heavy snow, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Heavy Snow | $75,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2023 | 21 | Heavy Snow | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 27 | Extreme Cold/Wind Chill | None reported |
| 2021 | 19 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 16 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2019 | 20 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2018 | 22 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Carlton County, county-wide
Air Quality33 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Carlton County, which includes Cloquet, is typically good — 294 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
33
Good Days
294
per year
Moderate Days
49
per year
Unhealthy Days
7
per year
Carlton County, county-wide
Climate76°F summers, 5°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Cloquet has mild summers (avg high 76°F) and very cold winters (avg low 5°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
51°/27°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
76°/52°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
51°/34°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
22°/5°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.7"
Annual Snowfall
71.3"
Hot Days/Year
6
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
191
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
129
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°F | 2°F | 1.00" |
| Feb | 24°F | 5°F | 0.98" |
| Mar | 37°F | 16°F | 1.44" |
| Apr | 50°F | 28°F | 2.41" |
| May | 64°F | 38°F | 3.48" |
| Jun | 74°F | 48°F | 4.75" |
| Jul | 79°F | 54°F | 4.33" |
| Aug | 76°F | 53°F | 4.18" |
| Sep | 67°F | 46°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 52°F | 34°F | 3.26" |
| Nov | 35°F | 22°F | 1.82" |
| Dec | 23°F | 9°F | 1.46" |
Healthcare1 hospital
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Cloquet
Cloquet has 1 hospital.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.0%
of residents
Community Memorial Hospital
Critical Access Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Cloquet
Cloquet's student/teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
11
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Cloquet
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
Public · 2-year · 557 students · in-state tuition $6,222 · 36% graduate · median earnings $47,574 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway, 71 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Cloquet
Cloquet has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway (71 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Saint Croix National Scenic Riverway
National Scenic Riverway
71 mi awayNorth Country National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
84 mi awayApostle Islands National Lakeshore
National Lakeshore
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Cloquet
Cloquet Public Library
320 14th St, Cloquet
Cities Near Cloquet
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Cloquet?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Cloquet FAQ
Is Cloquet, Minnesota affordable?⌄
Cloquet's median rent is $1,024/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,367/year. Median home value is $212,700.
Is Cloquet, Minnesota safe?⌄
Cloquet's violent crime rate was 175 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 533 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Cloquet, Minnesota?⌄
Carlton County, which includes Cloquet, has an unemployment rate of 5.1%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Cloquet, Minnesota?⌄
The cost of living in Cloquet is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,024/month and median household income is $61,367/year. The median home value is $212,700. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Cloquet, Minnesota?⌄
The average commute in Cloquet is 17 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from