Thief River Falls, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
8,841 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
49.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
19.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,244 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
13 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$169,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$619 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$765 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pennington County
2
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

Pennington County
4
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 5
Feb 1 7 11
Mar 1 6 25
Apr 1 2 42
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 25
Dec 1 10 11

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Northwest Area Learning Center
<1 miles, N • 4.1 star
Lincoln Senior High
<1 miles, N • 3.7 star
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Colleges

University of Minnesota-Crookston
29 miles, SW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Riverview Hospital
31 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bemidji Regional Airport
71 miles, SE • 1 star
Hector International Airport
88 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Devils Lake Regional Airport
126 miles, NW • 1 star
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