Polk County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
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
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
30,905 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
28.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$69,136 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$211,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$603 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$737 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Grand Forks Metro Area
3
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

Grand Forks Metro Area
4
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 6
Feb 1 6 11
Mar 1 6 24
Apr 1 2 41
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 63
Jul 3 0 68
Aug 3 0 66
Sep 2 0 56
Oct 2 1 43
Nov 1 7 26
Dec 1 8 11

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Highland Elementary
9 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Lafayette Secondary
9 miles, NE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Crookston
10 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Riverview Hospital
10 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Airports

Grand Forks International Airport
38 miles, NW • 1 star
Hector International Airport
62 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
71 miles, SE • 1 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
118 miles, NW • 1 star
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