Motley, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
593 332.4M (US)
Median Age
50.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
38.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
8.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$43,281 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$128,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$338 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$516 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
54.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Morrison County
1
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

Morrison County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 59% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) 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 11 8
Feb 0 7 14
Mar 1 8 26
Apr 2 3 41
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 1 8 29
Dec 1 8 14

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Motley-Staples Middle School
<1 miles, N · 3.2star
Pillager Area Charter School
8 miles, E · 3.2star
Staples-Motley Senior High
8 miles, NW · 3.7star
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Colleges

Central Lakes College-Brainerd
20 miles, E · 1.9star
Saint Johns University
54 miles, S · 4.1star
College of Saint Benedict
56 miles, S · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Lakewood Health System
5 miles, NW · 4.1star
Tri County Hospital
25 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
61 miles, S · 1star
Bemidji Regional Airport
82 miles, N · 1star
Hector International Airport
111 miles, NW · 1.4star
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