Becker County, MN
Living in Becker County
Bikeability22
Walkability38
Commute69
Public Transit20
Affordability66
Public Safety85
Airports4
Hospitals80
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools54
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
34kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age
25%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black<1%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American7%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate32%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$60kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector64%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$198kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$619Median Monthly Rent+$156 (2010–19)
54%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier12%
Home Value
Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity30%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas28%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas26%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Becker County
United States45
Minnesota28
Property Crime in Becker County
United States48
Minnesota45
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump63%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 13 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Becker County
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding21
Tornado19
Blizzard9
Extreme Cold3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Becker County, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Becker County, MN
Adventist Christian School
9 miles, SW
Faith Christian School
12 miles, SW
St Paul's Lutheran School
25 miles, S
St Henrys Area School
25 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Becker County, MN
Minnesota State University Moorhead
48 miles, W
Concordia College at Moorhead
49 miles, W
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
50 miles, W
Oak Hills Christian College
52 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Becker County, MN
Essentia Health St Marys-Detroit Lakes
10 miles, SW
Perham Health
25 miles, S
Mahnomen Health Center
28 miles, NW
St Josephs Area Health Services
32 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Becker County, MN
Hector International Airport
51 miles, W
Bemidji Regional Airport
55 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
85 miles, SE
Grand Forks International Airport
97 miles, NW