Backus, MN
Living in Backus
Bikeability3
Walkability14
Commute49
Public Transit4
Affordability93
Public Safety83
Airports1
Hospitals88
Colleges62
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools65
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
322Population-55 (2010–19)
30 y Median Age-6 (2010–19)
8%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate49%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$41kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
70%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector82%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office16%
Service39%
Commute
Car, truck, or van85%
Walked1%
Worked at home14%
Housing
$94kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$538Median Monthly Rent+$157 (2010–19)
44%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K11%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas52%
Utility gas10%
Wood10%
Crime
Violent Crime in Backus
United States45
Minnesota28
Cass County22
Property Crime in Backus
United States48
Minnesota45
Cass County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 42 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| Dec | 13 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Backus
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding18
Tornado12
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Backus, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Backus, MN
Sacred Heart Area School
35 miles, SW
Lake Region Christian School
35 miles, S
Montessori School of Brainerd
35 miles, SE
St Francis Catholic School
35 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Backus, MN
Oak Hills Christian College
46 miles, NW
Bemidji State University
49 miles, N
Saint Johns University
86 miles, S
College of Saint Benedict
87 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Backus, MN
St Josephs Area Health Services
27 miles, W
Community Behavioral Health Hospital-Baxter
34 miles, S
Lakewood Health System
34 miles, S
Essentia Health St Joseph's Medical Center
35 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Backus, MN
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
34 miles, SE
Bemidji Regional Airport
52 miles, N
Range Regional Airport
88 miles, NE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
91 miles, S