Brainerd, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
14,474 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,705 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$178,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$494 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$750 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Crow Wing County
3
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

Crow Wing County
5
Brainerd Urban Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 9
Feb 1 8 14
Mar 1 9 27
Apr 2 3 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 1 8 29
Dec 1 8 14

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 31%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 6, MN State House District 6B, MN
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Schools

Brainerd Senior High
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Lincoln Education Center
<1 miles, SW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Central Lakes College-Brainerd
1 miles, W • 1.9 star
Saint Johns University
54 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Model College of Hair Design
55 miles, S • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cuyuna Regional Medical Center
15 miles, E • 4.1 star
Lakewood Health System
26 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
5 miles, NE • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
56 miles, S • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
87 miles, N • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
96 miles, NE • 1 star
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