Bigfork, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 3/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
430 332.4M (US)
Median Age
56.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$40,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
75.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$147,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$470 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,114 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
46.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Itasca County
1
Grand Rapids Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Itasca County
2
Grand Rapids Urban Area
2
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 13 6
Feb 1 8 11
Mar 1 8 25
Apr 2 4 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 1 42
Nov 2 10 27
Dec 1 12 12

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 49% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (49%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 35%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 3, MN State House District 3A, MN
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Schools

Bigfork Secondary
<1 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Bigfork Elementary
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Northome Elementary
29 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Northome Secondary
29 miles, NW • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Itasca Community College
36 miles, S • 1.9 star
Hibbing Community College
41 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Leech Lake Tribal College
52 miles, W • 1 star
Mesabi Range College
54 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
37 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Range Regional Airport
45 miles, SE • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
62 miles, W • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
93 miles, SE • 1 star
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