Bena, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
59 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
66.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$112,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$238 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$281 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
2
Brainerd Urban Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
4
Brainerd Urban Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 7
Feb 1 6 13
Mar 1 7 26
Apr 2 3 41
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 43
Nov 1 7 28
Dec 1 10 13

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Cass Lake-Bena Area Lrng Cntr
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary
19 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School
19 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Cass Lake-Bena Secondary
19 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Leech Lake Tribal College
21 miles, NW • 1 star
Northwest Technical College
31 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Bemidji State University
33 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Oak Hills Christian College
33 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
32 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bemidji Regional Airport
36 miles, NW • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
64 miles, E • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
65 miles, S • 1 star
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