Koochiching 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 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
11,950 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,115 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$143,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$455 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$570 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

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 11 4
Feb 0 7 10
Mar 1 6 24
Apr 2 4 40
May 3 0 52
Jun 4 0 61
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 64
Sep 3 0 54
Oct 2 2 42
Nov 1 9 26
Dec 1 11 10

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 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Littlefork-Big Falls Elementary
15 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Littlefork-Big Falls Secondary
15 miles, NE • 4.6 star
Indus Secondary
27 miles, N • 2.8 star
Indus Elementary
27 miles, N • 3.7 star

Colleges

Rainy River Community College
29 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Hibbing Community College
70 miles, S • 1.9 star
Itasca Community College
71 miles, S • 1.9 star

Hospitals

Cook Hospital
58 miles, SE

Airports

Range Regional Airport
74 miles, S • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
74 miles, W • 1 star
Duluth International Airport
122 miles, S • 1 star