Kittson County, 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 10/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
4,163 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,615 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$134,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$577 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$641 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.6% 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 7 3
Feb 0 4 9
Mar 1 4 22
Apr 1 3 40
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 67
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 2 0 55
Oct 2 2 41
Nov 1 7 25
Dec 1 8 9

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 1, MN State House District 1A, MN
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Schools

Lancaster Elementary
6 miles, N • 3.7 star
Lancaster Secondary
6 miles, N • 3.2 star
Kittson Central Secondary
8 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Kittson Central Elementary
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star

Colleges

University of North Dakota
60 miles, SW • 3.2 star

Hospitals

Pembina County Memorial Hospital
38 miles, NW • 3.2 star

Airports

Grand Forks International Airport
60 miles, SW • 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
108 miles, W • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
122 miles, S • 1 star
Hector International Airport
128 miles, SW • 1.4 star