Pine County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
29,411 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,666 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$585 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$738 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 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 9 10
Feb 1 8 15
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 2 3 42
May 2 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 2 1 44
Nov 2 8 30
Dec 1 11 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 11, MN State House District 11B, MN
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Schools

Harvest Christian School
5 miles, NW • 4.6 star
Crossroads Area Learning Center
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
East Central Elementary
7 miles, N • 3.7 star
East Central Senior Secondary
7 miles, N • 2.8 star

Colleges

Pine Technical & Community College
22 miles, SW • 1.4 star

Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
24 miles, N
Firstlight Health System
30 miles, W • 4.1 star

Airports

Duluth International Airport
58 miles, NE • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
69 miles, NW • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
73 miles, W • 1 star