Clara City, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
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
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
1,497 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$58,431 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$565 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$761 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chippewa 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

Chippewa County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 12
Feb 1 8 17
Mar 1 8 29
Apr 2 2 45
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 6 31
Dec 1 9 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 16, MN State House District 16A, MN
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Schools

Maccray Senior High
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Maccray West Elementary
6 miles, W • 4.1 star
Maccray East Elementary
8 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Ridgewater College
19 miles, E • 1.9 star
Southwest Minnesota State University
40 miles, SW • 2.3 star
University of Minnesota-Morris
51 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Chippewa County Hospital
17 miles, W • 2.3 star
Carris Health Llc
19 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
76 miles, E • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
116 miles, NE • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
117 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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