Elk River, MN

Living in Elk River

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 21
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Commute 30
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Public Transit 31
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Affordability 47
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Public Safety 86
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 64
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Schools 70
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Residents

25k Population +2k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated -2% (2010–19)
73% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate26%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$90k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
33  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector81%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$241k Median Home Value +$8.2k (2010–19)
33% Built 2000 or Later
$926 Median Monthly Rent +$166 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199921%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K20%
$300K to $399K18%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas76%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Elk River

United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Sherburne County13

Property Crime in Elk River

United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Sherburne County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (36%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump63%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 13 1 9
Feb 18 1 8
Mar 30 2 9
Apr 45 3 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 47 3 0
Nov 32 2 8
Dec 17 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk River

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding21
Tornado20
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Elk River, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Elk River, MN

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Colleges

Colleges near Elk River, MN

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Bethel University
27 miles, SE
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Walden University
28 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Elk River, MN

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Mercy Hospital
14 miles, SE
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Maple Grove Hospital
14 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Elk River, MN

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