Backus, MN

Living in Backus

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Bikeability 3
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Walkability 14
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Commute 49
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 93
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 1
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 62
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Schools 65
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Residents

322 Population -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

$41k Median 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

$94k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
17% Built 2000 or Later
$538 Median 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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Colleges

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Airports

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Range Regional Airport
88 miles, NE
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