Bird Island, MN
Living in Bird Island
Bikeability
5
Walkability
7
Commute
77
Public Transit
10
Affordability
97
Public Safety
77
Airports
46
Hospitals
85
Colleges
58
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
858
Population
-132 (2010–19)
52 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
14%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
54%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years34%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate41%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$53k
Median Household Income
+$3k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
94%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office28%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$78k
Median Home Value
+$3k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$438
Median Monthly Rent
+$24 (2010–19)
69%
Owner-Occupied
-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached90%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K42%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bird Island
United States45
Minnesota28
Renville County14
Property Crime in Bird Island
United States48
Minnesota45
Renville County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bird Island
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding17
Tornado15
Blizzard7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bird Island, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bird Island, MN
St Mary's School
0 miles, NW
Prairie Lutheran Schools
18 miles, SE
Central Minnesota Christian School
19 miles, NW
St John Lutheran School
19 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Bird Island, MN
Martin Luther College
38 miles, SE
Southwest Minnesota State University
48 miles, SW
Gustavus Adolphus College
55 miles, SE
Crown College
57 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bird Island, MN
Renville County Hospital and Clinics
4 miles, W
Carris Health-Redwood, Llc
19 miles, SW
Carris Health Llc
26 miles, N
Hutchinson Health
27 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Bird Island, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
68 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
119 miles, N
Joe Foss Field
123 miles, SW