Knife River, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
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
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
98 332.4M (US)
Median Age
87.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,106 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$340,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$759 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$865 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
39.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Lake County
1
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

Lake County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 18 11
Feb 1 11 15
Mar 1 11 26
Apr 3 5 39
May 3 0 50
Jun 4 0 58
Jul 4 0 65
Aug 4 0 64
Sep 4 0 55
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 2 10 30
Dec 1 17 16

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 54% of residents leaning left and 41% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (41%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 48%
Hillary Clinton 44%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 3, MN State House District 3B, MN
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Schools

North Shore Community School
5 miles, W • 4.1 star
Minnehaha Elementary
7 miles, E • 4.1 star
Two Harbors Secondary
9 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Solo
9 miles, NE
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Duluth
17 miles, W • 3.2 star
The College of Saint Scholastica
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Lake Superior College
20 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Lukes Hospital
18 miles, W • 3.2 star
Essentia Health Duluth
18 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
21 miles, W • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
58 miles, NW • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
118 miles, W • 1 star
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