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Bemidji, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County
Bemidji, MN
At a Glance
How Bemidji Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bemidji's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bemidji a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bemidji residents earn a median household income of $53,850 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,619. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bemidji is $189,500 , 33% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $209,426. Median rent is $1,004/month, with 27.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Safety & Crime
Bemidji reports 534 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,633/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.3% of adults in Bemidji hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 92.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bemidji has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.