Minnewaukan, ND

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
186 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,895 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
11 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$569 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Benson County
1
North Dakota
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

Benson County
1
North Dakota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 7 7
Feb 0 5 12
Mar 1 5 24
Apr 1 2 41
May 2 0 54
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 3 0 69
Aug 2 0 67
Sep 2 0 57
Oct 1 2 43
Nov 1 6 26
Dec 1 6 12

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 36%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District, ND State Senate District 15, ND State House District 15, ND
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Schools

Minnewaukan Elementary School
2 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Minnewaukan High School
2 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Oberon Elementary School
10 miles, S • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Cankdeska Cikana Community College
14 miles, SE • 1 star
Lake Region State College
18 miles, E • 1.9 star
Turtle Mountain Community College
60 miles, N • 1.4 star
Dakota College at Bottineau
76 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Chi St Alexius Health Devils Lake
19 miles, E • 4.1 star
Heart of America Medical Center
40 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Devils Lake Regional Airport
16 miles, E • 1 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
83 miles, S • 1 star
Minot International Airport
94 miles, NW • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
96 miles, SE • 1 star
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