Bena, MN
Living in Bena
Bikeability70
Walkability47
Commute52
Public Transit77
Affordability100
Public Safety89
Airports1
Hospitals81
Colleges47
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
128Population+20 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age-19 (2010–19)
4%College-Educated-11% (2010–19)
70%Family Households+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years29%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years38%
55 to 74 years11%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian22%
Multiracial15%
Native American61%
Education
Less than high school27%
High school graduate23%
Some College47%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone30%
Economy
$16kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
38%Above Poverty-14% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K68%
$25K to $49K4%
$50K to $74K20%
$125K to $149K8%
Employers
Government16%
Private sector67%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts16%
Sales and office23%
Service42%
Commute
Car, truck, or van81%
Public transportation14%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$56kMedian Home Value-$20k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$429Median Monthly Rent+$263 (2010–19)
41%Owner-Occupied-20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached66%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20138%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 19793%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K38%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K38%
House Heating Type
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas72%
Utility gas4%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bena
United States45
Minnesota28
Cass County22
Property Crime in Bena
United States48
Minnesota45
Cass County40
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 13 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 7 |
| Apr | 41 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 43 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 27 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 12 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bena
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding30
Tornado23
Blizzard3
Extreme Cold4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bena, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bena, MN
St Joseph Elementary School
33 miles, E
St Philip's School
33 miles, W
St Mark's Lutheran School
35 miles, W
Heartland Christian Academy
37 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bena, MN
Bemidji State University
33 miles, W
Oak Hills Christian College
33 miles, W
The College of Saint Scholastica
105 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Duluth
106 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bena, MN
Cass Lake Indian Health Services Hospital
19 miles, W
Deer River Healthcare Center
19 miles, E
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
32 miles, E
Community Behavioral Health Hospital-Bemidji
33 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Bena, MN
Bemidji Regional Airport
36 miles, W
Range Regional Airport
64 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
65 miles, S
Falls International Airport-Einarson Field
92 miles, NE