Congressional District 7, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
714,086 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,339 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$217,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$585 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$719 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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

Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 10
Feb 0 7 15
Mar 1 7 28
Apr 2 2 43
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 2 0 58
Oct 2 0 45
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 1 8 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

State Senate District 9, MN State House District 9B, MN
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Schools

Battle Lake Secondary
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
Battle Lake Elementary
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
Ashby Secondary
11 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Ashby Elementary
11 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
44 miles, SW • 2.3 star
North Dakota State College of Science
45 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
20 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Perham Health
27 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
74 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
74 miles, E • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
90 miles, SE • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
96 miles, NE • 1 star
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