Staples, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
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
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
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
2,359 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$51,506 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
20 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
21.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$119,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$479 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$721 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wadena 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

Wadena County
1
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 57% leaning right.

Liberal (37%) (58%) 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 9
Feb 0 6 13
Mar 1 9 27
Apr 2 3 42
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 3 0 67
Sep 3 0 56
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 1 8 29
Dec 1 8 13

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Staples-Motley Elementary
1 miles, SE · 1.9star
Staples-Motley Senior High
1 miles, S · 3.7star
Freshwater Ed Dist Alc
1 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Colleges

Central Lakes College-Brainerd
29 miles, SE · 1.9star
Saint Johns University
58 miles, S · 4.1star
College of Saint Benedict
61 miles, S · 3.2star
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Hospitals

Lakewood Health System
4 miles, SE · 4.1star
Tri County Hospital
16 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
68 miles, S · 1star
Bemidji Regional Airport
79 miles, N · 1star
Hector International Airport
102 miles, NW · 1.4star
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