Moorhead, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
44,706 332.4M (US)
Median Age
31.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
54.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
42.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,371 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
81.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
22.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$680 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$883 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
2
Fargo 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

Clay County
4
Fargo Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 8
Feb 1 7 14
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 2 3 43
May 3 0 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 3 0 70
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 1 6 28
Dec 1 10 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Hillary Clinton carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (52%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 40%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 10%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 4, MN State House District 4A, MN
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Schools

Moorhead High School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Lakes Country Youth Educ Svcs
<1 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Park Christian School
1 miles, N • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Minnesota State University Moorhead
<1 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Concordia College at Moorhead
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Prairie St Johns
2 miles, NW
Sanford Medical Center Fargo
2 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Essentia Health
4 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Jamestown Regional Airport
91 miles, NW • 1 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
96 miles, E • 1 star
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