Franconia Township, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
1,681 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
37.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$119,211 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
24.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$395,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$820 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$731 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
93.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chisago County
2
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chisago County
3
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 12
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 2 9 30
Apr 2 2 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 2 7 32
Dec 1 10 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 28, MN State House District 28B, MN
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Schools

Osceola Middle
3 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Osceola High
4 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Century College
23 miles, SW • 1.9 star
Bethel University
28 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Ladd Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
St Croix Regional Medical Ctr
7 miles, E • 4.1 star
Fairview Lakes Health Services
12 miles, W • 4.1 star
Westfields Hospital and Clinic
18 miles, S • 5 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
65 miles, NW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
70 miles, SE • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
99 miles, N • 1 star
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