State Senate District 12, 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 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
85,925 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,309 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$233,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$587 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$733 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.9% 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 0 46
Nov 1 6 30
Dec 1 8 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 63%
Hillary Clinton 30%
Other 7%

Schools

Hancock Elementary
7 miles, W 4.6 star
Hancock Sec
7 miles, W 4.6 star
Glacial Hills Elementary
8 miles, NE 4.1 star

Colleges

University of Minnesota-Morris
13 miles, NW 2.3 star
Ridgewater College
39 miles, SE 1.9 star

Hospitals

Stevens Community Medical Center
13 miles, NW 4.1 star
Alomere Health
27 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
77 miles, E 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
94 miles, E 1 star
Hector International Airport
111 miles, N 1.4 star