Willow River, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
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
351 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
9.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,188 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
33 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$197,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$363 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$689 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
58.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Pine County
3
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

Pine County
5
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 10
Feb 1 8 15
Mar 1 9 27
Apr 2 4 41
May 3 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 4 0 66
Sep 4 0 57
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 2 9 30
Dec 1 10 15

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 45% of residents leaning left and 49% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (49%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 34%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 8, MN State Senate District 11, MN State House District 11B, MN
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Schools

Willow River Elementary
<1 miles, W • 4.1 star
Willow River Secondary
<1 miles, W • 2.3 star
Moose Lake Secondary
8 miles, NE • 3.7 star
Moose Lake Elementary
8 miles, NE • 3.2 star
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Colleges

Pine Technical & Community College
36 miles, SW • 1.4 star
University of Wisconsin-Superior
44 miles, E • 1.9 star
Lake Superior College
46 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Mercy Hospital
9 miles, NE
Community Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Firstlight Health System
38 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Duluth International Airport
47 miles, NE • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
62 miles, NW • 1 star
Range Regional Airport
73 miles, N • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
80 miles, W • 1 star
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