Bemidji Township, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,215 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,200 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$227,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$508 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,089 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
85.8% 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 62
Jul 4 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 3 1 43
Nov 1 8 26
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 45% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 11%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Bemidji Area Learning Center
2 miles, N • 1.9 star
Horace May Elementary
2 miles, SW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Northwest Technical College
<1 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Oak Hills Christian College
2 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bemidji State University
3 miles, N • 2.3 star
Leech Lake Tribal College
10 miles, SE • 1 star
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Hospitals

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

Bemidji Regional Airport
6 miles, N • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
80 miles, S • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
95 miles, SE • 1 star
Hector International Airport
99 miles, W • 1.4 star
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