Cass Lake, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 3/10
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
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
492 332.4M (US)
Median Age
34.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
41.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,045 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
68.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
15 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$109,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$428 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$603 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
22.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cass County
2
Brainerd Urban 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

Cass County
4
Brainerd Urban Area
4
Minnesota
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 57% of residents leaning left and 38% leaning right.

Liberal (58%) (38%) Conservative

Climate

Warm-summer continental climate. Warm summers and cold winters with substantial seasonal variation. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 6
Feb 1 5 12
Mar 1 6 25
Apr 2 2 41
May 2 0 53
Jun 4 0 62
Jul 4 0 68
Aug 2 0 66
Sep 2 0 55
Oct 2 1 42
Nov 1 6 26
Dec 1 9 11

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Cass Lake-Bena Area Lrng Cntr
<1 miles, NW · 1.4star
Cass Lake-Bena Elementary
<1 miles, NW · 2.3star
Cass Lake-Bena Secondary
2 miles, SW · 2.3star
Cass Lake-Bena Middle School
2 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Colleges

Leech Lake Tribal College
3 miles, NW · 1star
Northwest Technical College
13 miles, NW · 1.9star
Oak Hills Christian College
14 miles, NW · 1.4star
Bemidji State University
15 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Hospitals

Sanford Bemidji Medical Center
16 miles, NW · 2.3star
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Airports

Bemidji Regional Airport
18 miles, NW · 1star
Range Regional Airport
82 miles, E · 1star
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