Balkan Township, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
844 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$77,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$206,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$626 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
3
Duluth Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

St. Louis County
6
Duluth Metro Area
6
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 14 5
Feb 1 8 10
Mar 1 8 23
Apr 2 4 38
May 2 0 51
Jun 4 0 60
Jul 4 0 64
Aug 4 0 63
Sep 3 0 53
Oct 2 1 41
Nov 2 10 25
Dec 1 12 10

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 58% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (59%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 7, MN State House District 7B, MN
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Schools

Vaughan Elementary
3 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Chisholm Secondary
4 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Chisholm Elementary
4 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Hibbing Community College
9 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Mesabi Range College
15 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Itasca Community College
36 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Essentia Health Virginia
15 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Cook Hospital
23 miles, NE
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Airports

Range Regional Airport
11 miles, S • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
58 miles, S • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
97 miles, W • 1 star
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