Borup, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
137 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
96.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
7.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$42,386 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$61,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$519 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Norman County
1
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

Norman County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 7
Feb 1 6 13
Mar 1 7 26
Apr 1 3 43
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 2 1 44
Nov 1 7 27
Dec 1 9 13

Hazards

Blizzard

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 51%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 9%

Schools

Ada Elementary
8 miles, N 4.1 star
Ada-Borup Secondary
8 miles, N 4.1 star
Norman County East Secondary
13 miles, E 3.7 star

Colleges

Minnesota State University Moorhead
25 miles, SW 2.3 star
Concordia College at Moorhead
25 miles, SW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Sanford Medical Center Fargo
24 miles, SW 2.3 star
Prairie St Johns
25 miles, SW

Airports

Hector International Airport
23 miles, SW 1.4 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
77 miles, E 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
104 miles, W 1 star