Ulen, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
417 332.4M (US)
Median Age
54.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
47.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
20.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,208 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
71.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$137,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$538 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$602 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Clay County
2
Fargo 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

Clay County
4
Fargo Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 8
Feb 1 6 14
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 2 3 44
May 3 0 57
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 3 0 69
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 1 7 29
Dec 1 10 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

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

Liberal (45%) (50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Ulen-Hitterdal Secondary
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Ulen-Hitterdal Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 3.7 star
Norman County East Secondary
13 miles, N • 3.7 star
Spring Prairie Elementary
13 miles, SW • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Minnesota State University Moorhead
28 miles, W • 2.3 star
Concordia College at Moorhead
28 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Sanford Medical Center Fargo
28 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
28 miles, W • 1.4 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
69 miles, E • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
111 miles, SE • 1 star
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