Bemidji Urban Area, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
46,421 332.4M (US)
Median Age
35.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$67,257 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$222,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$570 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$869 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 6
Feb 1 6 11
Mar 1 6 24
Apr 1 2 40
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 55
Oct 2 1 42
Nov 1 7 26
Dec 1 9 11

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Red Lake Alternative Learning
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Red Lake Secondary
<1 miles, W • 1.4 star
Red Lake Middle Level Alc
<1 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Bemidji State University
28 miles, S • 2.3 star
Northwest Technical College
30 miles, S • 1.9 star
Oak Hills Christian College
32 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
26 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Airports

Bemidji Regional Airport
26 miles, S • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
100 miles, NW • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
106 miles, SE • 1 star
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