Squaw Lake, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
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
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
133 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$200,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$375 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$198 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
40.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Itasca County
1
Grand Rapids Urban Area
1
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Itasca County
2
Grand Rapids Urban Area
2
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 11 6
Feb 1 7 11
Mar 1 7 24
Apr 2 3 40
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 66
Aug 3 0 65
Sep 3 0 55
Oct 3 1 42
Nov 1 9 26
Dec 1 10 12

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 50% of residents leaning left and 45% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (50%) (45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 2, MN State House District 2B, MN
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Schools

Northome Elementary
18 miles, N • 3.2 star
Northome Secondary
18 miles, N • 3.7 star
Blackduck Elementary
20 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Blackduck Secondary
20 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Leech Lake Tribal College
29 miles, W • 1 star
Northwest Technical College
35 miles, W • 1.9 star
Bemidji State University
36 miles, W • 2.3 star
Oak Hills Christian College
38 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

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Airports

Bemidji Regional Airport
38 miles, W • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
63 miles, SE • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
84 miles, S • 1 star
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