Elk River, MN
Living in Elk River
Bikeability
31
Walkability
21
Commute
30
Public Transit
31
Affordability
47
Public Safety
86
Airports
47
Hospitals
88
Colleges
64
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
70
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk River, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk River, MN
Solid Rock Christian Academy
0 miles, S
St Andrew Catholic School
2 miles, S
St John Lutheran School
3 miles, E
St Michael Catholic School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Elk River, MN
Herzing University-Minneapolis
26 miles, S
Bethel University
27 miles, SE
University of Northwestern-St Paul
28 miles, SE
Walden University
28 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk River, MN
Centracare Health-Monticello
11 miles, W
Anoka-Metro Reg Treatment Ctr
12 miles, SE
Mercy Hospital
14 miles, SE
Maple Grove Hospital
14 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Elk River, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
28 miles, NW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
79 miles, N
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
107 miles, E