Spring Prairie Township, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
268 332.4M (US)
Median Age
67.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
61.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$276,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$590 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$567 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right.

Liberal (42%) (53%) 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 1 6 13
Mar 1 8 26
Apr 2 3 43
May 3 0 54
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 2 1 44
Nov 1 8 28
Dec 1 9 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Spring Prairie Elementary
2 miles, E · 3.2star
Glyndon-Felton Elementary
6 miles, W · 4.1star
Hawley Elementary
8 miles, SE · 4.1star
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Colleges

Concordia College at Moorhead
14 miles, W · 2.8star
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Hospitals

Sanford Medical Center Fargo
15 miles, W · 2.3star
Prairie St Johns
15 miles, W
Essentia Health
18 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
16 miles, W · 1.4star
Bemidji Regional Airport
83 miles, E · 1star
Jamestown Regional Airport
104 miles, NW · 1star
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