Bemidji, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
15,490 332.4M (US)
Median Age
29.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
46.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,850 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$497 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$913 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
38.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Beltrami County
4
Bemidji Urban Area
4
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Beltrami County
7
Bemidji Urban Area
7
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 6
Feb 1 7 12
Mar 1 7 25
Apr 2 3 40
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 3 1 43
Nov 1 8 27
Dec 1 10 12

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 49%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 2, MN State House District 2A, MN
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Schools

Jw Smith Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Central Elementary
<1 miles, S • 2.8 star
Treknorth High School
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Bemidji State University
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Northwest Technical College
3 miles, S • 1.9 star
Oak Hills Christian College
4 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Leech Lake Tribal College
12 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
1 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bemidji Regional Airport
3 miles, NW • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
96 miles, SE • 1 star
Hector International Airport
99 miles, W • 1.4 star
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