Lancaster, 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 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
344 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,313 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$657 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$575 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kittson 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

Kittson County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 3
Feb 0 5 9
Mar 1 5 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 6 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 48% 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%) (46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lancaster Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 3.7 star
Lancaster Secondary
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Kittson Central Secondary
9 miles, W • 4.6 star
Kittson Central Elementary
9 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

University of North Dakota
66 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Pembina County Memorial Hospital
37 miles, W • 3.2 star
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Airports

Grand Forks International Airport
65 miles, SW • 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
109 miles, W • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
127 miles, S • 1 star
Hector International Airport
134 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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