Silver Creek, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 8/10
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
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
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
156 332.4M (US)
Median Age
64.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
14.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
93.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$400,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$625 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$968 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wright County
2
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington 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

Wright County
4
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 13
Feb 1 8 18
Mar 2 9 30
Apr 3 3 45
May 4 0 57
Jun 5 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 4 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 3 0 47
Nov 2 9 32
Dec 1 10 17

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 37% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 66%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MN State Senate District 29, MN State House District 29B, MN
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Schools

Jane Goodall Environmental Science
4 miles, W • 3.2 star
Maple Lake Elementary
5 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Maple Lake Secondary
5 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Saint Cloud State University
19 miles, N • 2.8 star
Model College of Hair Design
19 miles, N • 1.4 star
Rasmussen College-Minnesota
20 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Buffalo Hospital
10 miles, S • 5 star
St Cloud Hospital
20 miles, N • 5 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
17 miles, N • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
76 miles, N • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
121 miles, S • 1 star
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