Willow River, MN
Livability
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Bikeability
1/10
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Walkability
1/10
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Transit
1/10
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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
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Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
- directions_run Walkability
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Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
- directions_car Commute
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Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
- directions_bus Transit
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Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
- home Housing
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Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
- visibility Safety
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Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
- local_airport Airports
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Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
- accessibility Hospitals
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Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
- school Colleges
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Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
- local_library Schools
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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
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%) ConservativeClimate
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 | 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
Schools
Willow River Elementary
<1 miles, W
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Willow River Secondary
<1 miles, W
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Moose Lake Secondary
8 miles, NE
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Moose Lake Elementary
8 miles, NE
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Colleges
Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College
31 miles, NE
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Pine Technical & Community College
36 miles, SW
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University of Wisconsin-Superior
44 miles, E
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Lake Superior College
46 miles, E
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Hospitals
Mercy Hospital
9 miles, NE
Essentia Health Sandstone
14 miles, SW
Community Memorial Hospital
33 miles, NE
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Firstlight Health System
38 miles, SW
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Airports
Duluth International Airport
47 miles, NE
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Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
62 miles, NW
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Range Regional Airport
73 miles, N
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St. Cloud Regional Airport
80 miles, W
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