Balsam Township, MN
Living in Balsam Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
45
Public Transit
1
Affordability
39
Public Safety
87
Airports
1
Hospitals
92
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
61
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
46
Population
+6 (2010–19)
64 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
75%
Family Households
+37% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years2%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years61%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
High school graduate45%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree19%
Households
Family household75%
Householder living alone25%
Economy
$74k
Median Household Income
+$48k (2010–19)
100%
Above Poverty
+21% (2010–19)
28 mi
Average Commute
70%
Lived Here Last Year
-30% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K29%
Employers
Government12%
Private sector46%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office31%
Service8%
Commute
Car, truck, or van46%
Worked at home31%
Housing
$256k
Median Home Value
+$38k (2010–19)
37%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
69%
Owner-Occupied
+22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached100%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200934%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Home Value
$50K to $99K8%
$150K to $199K17%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K33%
$300K to $399K17%
$500K to $749K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity4%
LP gas50%
Wood46%
Crime
Violent Crime in Balsam Township
United States45
Minnesota28
Aitkin County10
Property Crime in Balsam Township
United States48
Minnesota45
Aitkin County43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 13 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 26 | 1 | 9 |
| Apr | 40 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 2 | 9 |
| Dec | 15 | 1 | 13 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Balsam Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding33
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard3
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Balsam Township, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Balsam Township, MN
Long Lake Conservation Center
21 miles, SW
Blackberry Sda School
29 miles, NW
Queen of Peace School
31 miles, E
St Joseph Elementary School
34 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Balsam Township, MN
The College of Saint Scholastica
47 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Duluth
48 miles, E
University of Wisconsin-Superior
48 miles, E
Oak Hills Christian College
95 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Balsam Township, MN
Mercy Hospital
30 miles, SE
Community Memorial Hospital
31 miles, E
Riverwood Healthcare Center
34 miles, SW
Grand Itasca Clinic and Hospital
35 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Balsam Township, MN
Range Regional Airport
41 miles, N
Duluth International Airport
43 miles, E
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
57 miles, SW
Bemidji Regional Airport
99 miles, NW