Balsam Township, MN
Living in Balsam Township
Bikeability12
Walkability43
Commute13
Public Transit14
Affordability61
Public Safety92
Airports1
Hospitals88
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools71
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
589Population+8 (2010–19)
56 y Median Age+9 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years44%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate28%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income-$1.5k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance29%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office24%
Service4%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$182kMedian Home Value-$12k (2010–19)
28%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$5 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K6%
$750K to $999K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene7%
LP gas40%
Wood18%
Crime
Violent Crime in Balsam Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Itasca County13
Property Crime in Balsam Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Itasca County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton37%
Donald Trump55%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| Feb | 12 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 40 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 42 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 27 | 1 | 9 |
| Dec | 12 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Balsam Township
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding17
Tornado10
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Balsam Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Balsam Township, MN
Foundation Christian School
12 miles, S
St Joseph Elementary School
20 miles, S
Blackberry Sda School
21 miles, S
Assumption Catholic School
23 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Balsam Township, MN
Bemidji State University
68 miles, W
Oak Hills Christian College
70 miles, W
The College of Saint Scholastica
77 miles, SE
University of Minnesota-Duluth
78 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Balsam Township, MN
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
20 miles, S
Deer River Healthcare Center
20 miles, SW
Bigfork Valley Hospital
21 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Balsam Township, MN
Range Regional Airport
28 miles, E
Bemidji Regional Airport
71 miles, W
Duluth International Airport
73 miles, SE
Falls International Airport-Einarson Field
74 miles, N