Congressional District 8, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 4/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
719,060 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$74,275 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$580 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$851 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.0% 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 12 9
Feb 0 8 14
Mar 1 8 26
Apr 2 3 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 2 0 43
Nov 1 9 28
Dec 1 11 14

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Nashwauk Secondary
4 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Keewatin-Nashwauk Elementary School
7 miles, SE • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Hibbing Community College
15 miles, E • 1.9 star
Itasca Community College
16 miles, W • 1.9 star
Mesabi Range College
33 miles, E • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Range Regional Airport
18 miles, SE • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
62 miles, SE • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
80 miles, NW • 1 star
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