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Crime in Thief River Falls summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Thief River Falls. Key points include:
There were 138 total crimes in Thief River Falls in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Thief River Falls is 1,543.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Thief River Falls is 190.2 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Thief River Falls is 1,353.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Thief River Falls is -27.15% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Thief River Falls Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Thief River Falls / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 138 | 1,543.8 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 17 | 190.2 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.2 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 13 | 145.4 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 121 | 1,353.6 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 13 | 145.4 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 102 | 1,141.1 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 67.1 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Thief River Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Thief River Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Thief River Falls is 93 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Thief River Falls is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Thief River Falls is $184,519.
The median income in Thief River Falls is $71,144.
Thief River Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Thief River Falls Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Thief River Falls | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 96 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 79 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Thief River Falls, MN Weather
The average high in Thief River Falls is 49.5° and the average low is 28.7°.
There are 50.5 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.2 inches of precipitation each year with 40.9 inches of snow.
| Stat | Thief River Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 49.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 28.7 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 50.5 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 40.9 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Thief River Falls Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Thief River Falls
The current population in Thief River Falls is 8,823. The population has increased 3.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,823 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 8,841 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 8,871 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 8,791 | -0.0% |
| 2020 | 8,792 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 8,790 | 0.4% |
| 2018 | 8,758 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,769 | 0.5% |
| 2016 | 8,726 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 8,711 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,662 | 0.1% |
| 2013 | 8,652 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 8,584 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 8,563 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 8,554 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Thief River Falls
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Thief River Falls is:
85.1% White with 7,505 White residents.
0.9% African American with 81 African American residents.
0.4% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.
1.8% Asian with 156 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 33 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 429 Two Or More residents.
6.5% Hispanic with 575 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Thief River Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.1% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.9% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.5% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Thief River Falls
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Thief River Falls is 50.7% female with 4,474 female residents.
Thief River Falls is 49.3% male with 4,349 male residents.
| Gender | Thief River Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.7% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.3% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Thief River Falls for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Thief River Falls completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Thief River Falls completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Thief River Falls completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Thief River Falls completed some college.
23.0% of adults in Thief River Falls completed associate's degree.
16.0% of adults in Thief River Falls completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Thief River Falls completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Thief River Falls completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Thief River Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Thief River Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 23.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 16.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Thief River Falls, Minnesota
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3.6% of households in Thief River Falls earn Less than $10,000.
4.0% of households in Thief River Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.7% of households in Thief River Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.4% of households in Thief River Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.0% of households in Thief River Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.3% of households in Thief River Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Thief River Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
23.8% of households in Thief River Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
7.1% of households in Thief River Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.1% of households in Thief River Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Thief River Falls | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.0% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.7% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.4% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.0% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.3% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.8% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 7.1% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.1% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
