Hinckley, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
1,665 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
11.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$41,979 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$165,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$505 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$792 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
53.4% 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 16
Mar 1 9 28
Apr 2 3 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 67
Sep 4 0 58
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 8 29
Dec 1 11 16

Hazards

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 46% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Hinckley Elementary
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Hinckley-Finlayson Secondary
1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Pine Technical & Community College
14 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Firstlight Health System
20 miles, W • 4.1 star
Mercy Hospital
30 miles, NE
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
64 miles, W • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
64 miles, NW • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
67 miles, NE • 1 star
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