Finlayson, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
228 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
17.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$733 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pine County
3
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

Pine County
5
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 10
Feb 1 8 15
Mar 1 9 27
Apr 2 4 42
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 8 30
Dec 1 11 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (46%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 11, MN State House District 11B, MN
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Schools

Finlayson Elementary
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
East Central Senior Secondary
5 miles, SE • 2.8 star
East Central Elementary
5 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Crossroads Area Learning Center
6 miles, S • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Pine Technical & Community College
27 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
53 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
18 miles, NE
Firstlight Health System
29 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
56 miles, NE • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
59 miles, NW • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
71 miles, W • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
81 miles, NE • 1 star
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