Pope County, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
11,363 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,205 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$242,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$585 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$715 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
64.3% 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 11
Feb 1 8 16
Mar 1 8 28
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 3 0 59
Oct 2 1 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 8 15

Hazards

Blizzard

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 (46%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 61%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 12, MN State House District 12A, MN
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Schools

Minnewaska Secondary
2 miles, N • 4.1 star
Minnewaska Area Junior High
2 miles, N • 3.2 star

Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
22 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Ridgewater College
36 miles, S • 1.9 star
Saint Johns University
51 miles, SE • 4.1 star

Hospitals

Alomere Health
20 miles, NE • 4.1 star

Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
67 miles, SE • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
84 miles, E • 1 star
Hector International Airport
113 miles, N • 1.4 star