At a Glance
Median Income
$43,000
$20,728 per capita
Home Value
$146,900
Zillow: $141,008
Bachelor's Degree+
8.8%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
19.8% smoking rate
How Bejou Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bejou's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bejou a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bejou residents earn a median household income of $43,000 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,728. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bejou is $146,900 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,008. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
8.8% of adults in Bejou hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bejou has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population94
Median Age33.5 yrs
Density324/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
C+
Median Income$43,000
Per Capita$20,728
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$146,900
Rent
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$141,008
Housing Units43
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain26.4 in/yr
Elevation1,225 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband69.4%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bejou was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Thief River Falls Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.