McIntosh, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
836 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
50.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
31.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$53,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
20.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$100,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$450 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$548 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
2
Grand Forks Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Polk County
3
Grand Forks Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 6
Feb 1 6 11
Mar 1 7 25
Apr 1 2 41
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 2 1 43
Nov 1 7 27
Dec 1 8 12

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 27%
Other 6%

Schools

Win-E-Mac Elementary
5 miles, NW 4.6 star
Win-E-Mac Secondary
5 miles, NW 4.1 star
Fosston Secondary
8 miles, SE 4.1 star
Magelssen Elementary
8 miles, SE 3.7 star

Colleges

University of Minnesota-Crookston
35 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Airports

Bemidji Regional Airport
45 miles, SE 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
64 miles, NW 1 star
Hector International Airport
66 miles, SW 1.4 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
119 miles, S 1 star