Barnesville, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher 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
2,757 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$83,333 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$218,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$689 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$618 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
2
Fargo 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

Clay County
4
Fargo Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 8
Feb 1 7 14
Mar 1 8 26
Apr 2 2 43
May 2 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 2 0 69
Sep 2 0 59
Oct 2 1 45
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 1 8 14

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 4, MN State House District 4B, MN
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Schools

Barnesville Secondary
<1 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Barnesville Elementary
<1 miles, E • 4.6 star
Rothsay Elementary
13 miles, S • 3.2 star
Rothsay Secondary
13 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Minnesota State University Moorhead
22 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Concordia College at Moorhead
22 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Prairie St Johns
23 miles, NW
Essentia Health
23 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
24 miles, NW • 2.3 star
St Francis Medical Center
26 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
27 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
92 miles, E • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
109 miles, NW • 1 star
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