Beardsley, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
226 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,857 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$74,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$507 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$383 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Stone County
1
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Big Stone County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 7 28
Apr 2 4 44
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 8 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 8%

Schools

Browns Valley Middle
6 miles, NW 2.8 star
Browns Valley Elementary
6 miles, NW 2.3 star
Lismore Colony School
11 miles, S 4.1 star
Wilmot Jr High - 03
12 miles, SW 2.8 star

Colleges

Sisseton Wahpeton College
17 miles, NW 1.4 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
40 miles, E 2.3 star
Lake Area Technical College
49 miles, SW 1.9 star
North Dakota State College of Science
50 miles, NE 2.8 star

Hospitals

Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
83 miles, W 1 star
Hector International Airport
94 miles, N 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
128 miles, E 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
133 miles, N 1 star