Bellingham, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
152 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
56.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$52,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$415 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lac qui Parle 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

Lac qui Parle County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 1 8 30
Apr 2 3 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 3 0 60
Oct 2 1 47
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 9 16

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 64%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 15, MN State House District 15A, MN
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Schools

Madison-Marietta-Nassau Elementary
10 miles, S • 4.1 star
Lac Qui Parle Valley Middle School
12 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Lac Qui Parle Valley Secondary
12 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
36 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Lake Area Technical College
43 miles, W • 1.9 star
Sisseton Wahpeton College
48 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Madison Hospital
10 miles, S
Milbank Area Hospital/Avera Health
18 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Aberdeen Regional Airport
106 miles, NW • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
110 miles, SW • 1.4 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
112 miles, E • 1 star
Hector International Airport
126 miles, N • 1.4 star
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