Elbow Lake, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
78 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$30,000 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
63.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
37 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
1.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$120,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$513 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$171 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
27.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Becker County
2
Detroit Lakes Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Becker County
3
Detroit Lakes Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 7
Feb 1 6 12
Mar 1 7 25
Apr 2 3 41
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 43
Nov 1 8 27
Dec 1 9 12

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 2, MN State House District 2B, MN
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Schools

Naytahwaush Community School
10 miles, N • 2.8 star
Pine Point Elementary
14 miles, S • 2.8 star
Ogema Elementary
18 miles, W • 2.8 star
Waubun Secondary
19 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Oak Hills Christian College
36 miles, E • 1.4 star
Northwest Technical College
39 miles, E • 1.9 star
Bemidji State University
39 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Josephs Area Health Services
28 miles, SE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bemidji Regional Airport
38 miles, E • 1 star
Hector International Airport
62 miles, W • 1.4 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
84 miles, SE • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
94 miles, NW • 1 star
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