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Bena, MN

Minnesota · Hubbard County

Bena is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 59. Residents earn $60,417 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
59 Population 116/sq mi density
$60,417 Median Income $18,078 per capita
$112,500 Home Value $246,574 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K (100% below avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $60,417
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,500
60% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 0/100K
100% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.2%
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.9%
40% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 15.4%
24% higher than US avg

How Bena Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population59
Median Age46.5 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 29%
Veterans42.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,417
Per Capita$18,078
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.4%
County GDP$968M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,500
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$246,574
Housing Units42
Rent Burden31.8%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,637/100K

Health

Obesity44.9%
Uninsured12.2%
Smoking30.3%
Depression26.8%
Heart Disease8.4%

Climate

Avg Temp41°F (5°C)
AQI36 (Good)
Rain26.6 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,313 ft (400 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.2%
High School+81.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.82

Community

2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband21.0%
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Is Bena a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bena receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, high obesity rates. Bena offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bena is $60,417, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 15.4% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bena is $112,500, 60% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Bena is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents / well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,637 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.

Climate & Weather

Bena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. With 276 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches, including 48.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Bena has a population of 59 with a density of 116 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age is 46.5 years, 20% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 40.7% female and 59.3% male. The city is predominantly Hispanic (66.1%), with 28.8% White. English is the primary language spoken at home by 78.8% of residents, while 21.2% speak Spanish. 42.0% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 16.4% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

Population

59
Total Population
116
People / sq mi
46.5yrs
Median Age
20% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.3%
Female 40.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bena vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 78.8%
0% below US avg
Spanish 21.2%
58% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Bena vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bena is $60,417, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,078 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $894, 38% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants. The cost of living index is 98.6, roughly in line with the national average. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 16.7% of workers work from home.

Income: Bena vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,417
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$18,078
Avg Weekly Wage$894
IRS Avg AGI$68,529
Gini Index0.449 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.4%
24% above US avg
Establishments (County)684
County GDP$968M

Business (County)

Restaurants82
Healthcare56
Retail109
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,149
19% above US avg
Cost of Living98.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.7 min
Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bena is $112,500, 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $246,574, higher than the Census estimate. Fair market rent ranges from $899 for a one-bedroom to $1,125 for a two-bedroom apartment. 76.2% of housing units are owner-occupied (above the 65.4% national rate). There are 42 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1978. The average annual property tax is $4,149 (higher than the $3,500 national average). 31.8% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,500
60% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$246,574

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden31.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedrooms$1,125
3 Bedrooms$1,483
4 Bedrooms$1,698

Ownership & Property

Homeownership76.2%
Owner-Occupied76.2%
Renter-Occupied23.8%
Housing Units42
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,149
19% above US avg
Effective Rate3.69%
In Bena, 44.9% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 16.8% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.4% of residents, above the national average. 36.4% have high blood pressure. 30.3% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 17.6% report binge drinking. 36.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 26.8% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 23.1% experience frequent mental distress. 12.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,670. The dentist ratio is 1:3,660. 56.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 8.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: Bena vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.9%
40% above US avg
Diabetes16.8%
Heart Disease8.4%
High Blood Pressure36.4%
Asthma14.1%
COPD9.4%
Cancer6.4%
Stroke5.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking30.3%
116% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.6%
Physical Inactivity36.1%
Depression26.8%
Mental Distress23.1%
Physical Distress19.1%
Short Sleep47.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.2%
Uninsured12.2%
42% above US avg
Primary Care1:1,670
Dentists1:3,660
Mental Health1:632
Checkup Rate72.2%
Dental Visits43.3%
Premature Death6,268/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access56.6%
Healthcare Facilities56
Bena has a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, 100% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,637 per 100,000, 16% below the U.S. average. The county recorded 1 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Bena receives a safety grade of C+.

Crime Rates: Bena vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent0.0/100K
100% below US avg

Property Crime

Total Property1,637.3/100K
16% below US avg

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
Traffic Accidents44
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeC+
Safety Score2.5 / 5.0
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Bena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / a wide seasonal temperature swing of 61°F. The area gets 276 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36. The city sits at an elevation of 1,313 feet.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average40.7°F
25% below US avg
January Average8°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,313 ft (400 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates47.3410°N, 94.2064°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHubbard County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.6"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 48.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience51.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 89 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 62 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 80 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 75 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 73 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF2 28 km 0
Aug 5, 1981 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 76 km 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 70 km 0
Sep 1, 1973 EF2 84 km 0
Aug 25, 1960 EF2 100 km 0
Sep 6, 1959 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 20, 2022 EF1 71 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF1 95 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF1 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BOY RIVER (3,546 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 18 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,181 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 83 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,986 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 79 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,909 93 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 20 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 25 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 21 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,775 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 82 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,637 76 km
2004 BLACKDUCK RIVER 1,620 76 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 90 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 75 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 81 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,249 82 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,226 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.8 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
December 11°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Bena has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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Bena is located in Hubbard County. It is classified as Nonmetro / Rural, a rural community. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 22% below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.8 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 64.9% of the vote, a 31.5-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 56 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 55.6% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 64.9%
D 33.4%

Winner: Republican by 31.5 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1
Traffic Accidents44
Avg Accident Severity2.0 / 4.0
C+ Safety Grade (2.5/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.2%
22% below US avg
High School+81.0%
Graduate Degree+2.9%
School Test Score5.82
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro / Rural
Population Density116/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi
CountyHubbard County County

Services

Broadband Access21.0%
Avg Download Speed157.1 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed120.8 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities56
Restaurants82
Retail Stores109

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.7 min
Drive Alone55.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home16.7%
Average costs for common services in Bena. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care) $247 ($148-$394)
Specialist Visit $345 ($197-$542)
Urgent Care Visit $197 ($99-$345)
Emergency Room Visit $2,169 ($789-$4,930)
Dental Cleaning $128 ($74-$197)
Dental Filling $247 ($148-$394)
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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional) $44 ($25-$74)
Oil Change (Synthetic) $74 ($49-$118)
Brake Pad Replacement $296 ($148-$493)
Tire Rotation $39 ($20-$74)
New Tires (Set of 4) $592 ($394-$986)
Battery Replacement $197 ($99-$345)
View all 18 services

Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour) $99 ($59-$148)
Electrician (Per Hour) $89 ($49-$138)
HVAC Repair $394 ($148-$789)
HVAC System Install $6,902 ($3,944-$11,832)
Roof Repair $986 ($394-$1,972)
Roof Replacement $8,874 ($5,423-$14,790)
View all 25 services

Legal

Divorce (Uncontested) $1,479 ($493-$3,451)
Divorce (Contested) $14,790 ($4,930-$29,580)
DUI Defense $4,930 ($1,972-$9,860)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7) $1,479 ($789-$2,958)
Will Preparation $493 ($197-$986)
Trust Preparation $2,465 ($986-$4,930)
View all 12 services

Personal Care

Men's Haircut $25 ($15-$44)
Women's Haircut $54 ($30-$99)
Hair Coloring (Full) $148 ($74-$247)
Manicure $25 ($15-$44)
Pedicure $39 ($25-$64)
Massage (1 Hour) $79 ($49-$128)
View all 12 services

Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon) $4.04 ($2.96-$5.42)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen) $3.45 ($2.47-$4.93)
Loaf of Bread $3.75 ($2.47-$5.42)
Chicken Breast (per lb) $4.44 ($2.96-$6.41)
Ground Beef (per lb) $5.42 ($3.94-$7.40)
Rice (per lb) $0.99 ($0.59-$1.77)
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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly) $138 ($79-$247)
Natural Gas (Monthly) $69 ($30-$148)
Water/Sewer (Monthly) $69 ($39-$118)
Internet (Monthly) $69 ($39-$99)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly) $64 ($30-$99)
Cable TV (Monthly) $84 ($49-$148)
View all 8 services

Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown) $197 ($74-$493)
Car Insurance (Annual) $1,972 ($1,183-$3,451)
Bus Pass (Monthly) $69 ($30-$128)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride) $15 ($7.89-$25)
Car Registration (Annual) $99 ($30-$247)
Driver's License Renewal $30 ($15-$74)
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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly) $1,183 ($592-$2,465)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly) $986 ($493-$1,972)
After-School Care (Monthly) $394 ($197-$690)
Tutoring (Per Hour) $49 ($25-$99)
SAT/ACT Prep Course $986 ($394-$2,465)
Private School (K-12, Annual) $12,325 ($4,930-$29,580)
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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup) $59 ($30-$99)
Dog Vaccination (Annual) $99 ($49-$197)
Dog Grooming $59 ($30-$99)
Pet Boarding (Per Night) $39 ($20-$74)
Dog Spay/Neuter $296 ($148-$493)
Cat Spay/Neuter $197 ($99-$394)
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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant$1,070
Toddler$945
Preschool$891
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant$621
Toddler$570
Preschool$570
Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Hubbard County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 1,066 104 $30,923 1.70
Health Care & Social Assistance 767 56 $54,727 0.85
Manufacturing 754 28 $64,921 1.47
Accommodation & Food Services 748 88 $18,869 1.31
Construction 505 118 $55,170 1.54
Transportation & Warehousing 183 20 $60,072 0.69
Other Services 182 59 $32,015 0.97
Administrative & Waste Services 132 28 $40,292 0.36
Finance & Insurance 120 19 $68,584 0.47
Professional & Technical Services 107 28 $44,921 0.25
Arts & Entertainment 88 22 $19,596 0.84
Utilities 47 5 $91,502 1.97
Wholesale Trade 32 8 $42,273 0.13
Real Estate 26 16 $48,321 0.27
Information & Technology 23 8 $30,579 0.20
Educational Services 12 5 $31,119 0.09
Management of Companies 10 4 $111,204 0.09

Radio Stations near Bena

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Campgrounds Near Bena

20 campgrounds found near Bena.

NameRatingSitesPrice
NORWAY BEACH PICNIC SHELTER 5.0/5 1 $75
CASS LAKE LOOP 4.8/5 12 $14
LEECH LAKE REC AREA 4.6/5 78 $14, $50
Winnie Dam Campground - USACE 4.5/5 22 $24
MOSOMO POINT 4.3/5 22 $16
WANAKI LOOP 4.3/5 25 $21
ONEGUME 4.2/5 47 $16, $23
CUT FOOT HORSE CAMPGROUND 4.1/5 33 $16
SOUTH PIKE BAY 4.1/5 22 $16
Mabel Lake 4.0/5 21 $14
DEER LAKE 3.9/5 30 $16
WILLIAMS NARROWS 3.9/5 16 $16
Winnie Campground - USFS 3.9/5 33 $16
CHIPPEWA LOOP 3.7/5 45 $26
NORWAY BEACH LOOP 3.7/5 50 $21
STONY POINT 3.7/5 43 $26
Bimijiwan Recreation Area 3.1/5 13 $16
East Seelye Bay - 13 $16
Tamarack Point Campground - - Free
Webster Lake - 15 $14

National Parks Near Bena

4 national parks and monuments found near Bena.

ParkTypeFee
Hill-Annex Mine State Park State Park Free
Lake Bemidji State Park State Park Free
Scenic State Park State Park Free
Schoolcraft State Park State Park Free

Trails Near Bena

220+ trails found near Bena.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL (HIKING) 59.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SOO LINE GIA SNOWMOBILE TRAIL 50.3 SNOW - - -
BOY RIVER CANOE ROUTE 31.8 WATER - - -
CUTFOOT SIOUX NRT 23.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
AVENUE OF PINES SNOWMOBILE TR 22.6 SNOW - - -
TRIVILLE GIA SNOWMOBILE TRAIL 22.4 SNOW - - -
SOO LINE ATV TRAIL 21.1 IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL - - -
CHIPPEWA "C" GIA SNOMOBILE TRA 19.4 SNOW - - -
LOST GIRL GIA SNOWMOBILE TRAIL 19.4 SNOW - - -
WINNIE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL 14.5 SNOW - - -
NORTH COUNTRY TRAIL (HIKING) 9.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
EAGLE COUNTRY GIA SNOWMOBILE T 8.4 SNOW - - -
PIPELINE SNOWMOBILE TRAIL 8.0 SNOW - - -
SNOWAY 1 GIA SNOWMOBILE TRAIL 7.4 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE X COUNTRY SKI 7.2 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE HIKING 7.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE HWT 7.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL I 4.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
JINGO LAKE HWT 4.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CHIPPEWA "C" SPUR A SNOMOBILE 4.1 SNOW - - -
SIMPSON CREEK 4.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL A 3.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CR 50 HWT 3.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SKI 3.2 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
TOWER LAKE HWT 3.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
SPUR LAKE 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING A 2.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WEBSTER LAKE HWT 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING 2.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WEBSTER LAKE BOG WALK HIKING 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT O 2.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING B 2.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL O 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL D 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CARTER LAKE HWT 2.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING E 2.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL M 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
GOOSE LAKE SPUR L-SKI 2.0 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR L 2.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT C 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL G 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CARTER LAKE HWT A 1.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL F 1.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
NORWAY BEACH NATURE TRAIL 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SUGAR LAKE HWT 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR C 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR C 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL B 1.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR D 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL 1.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL N 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
SPUR LAKE D 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT B 1.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR A 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING J 1.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING D 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JINGO LAKE SPUR D 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JINGO LAKE SPUR A 1.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT I 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL K 1.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL L 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL J 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
MEADOW LAKE HWT E 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SPUR LAKE A 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING I 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL H 1.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
WINNIE NORTH HIKING C 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL B 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
TOWER LAKE HWT A 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL A 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL E 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CR 50 HWT SPUR B 1.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT H 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SPUR LAKE C 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING F 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING M 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR F 0.9 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
TOWER LAKE HWT D 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
LOST FORTY HIKING INTERP. 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STONY INTERPRETIVE TRAIL 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT A 0.8 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR G 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SPUR LAKE E 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT Q 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
TOWER LAKE HWT B 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING K 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING N 0.7 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING AA 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR H 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING BB 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CR 50 HWT SPUR F 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT K 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
LAKE ERIN HIKING 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING BA 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WEBSTER LAKE HWT A 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SPUR LAKE F 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR K-SKI 0.6 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR K 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR I 0.6 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR A SKI 0.5 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR A 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JINGO LAKE SPUR B 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WEBSTER LAKE HWT D 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CARTER LAKE HWT G 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL Q 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
GOOSE LAKE SPUR N-SKI 0.5 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR N 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL DA 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
ELMWOOD ISLAND HIKING 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL C 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING H 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR G 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR E-SKI 0.5 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR E 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WEBSTER LAKE HWT C 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SPUR LAKE B 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT M 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR C SKI 0.5 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR C 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL BA 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR H 0.5 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR B 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT J 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CR 50 HWT SPUR G 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CARTER LAKE HWT F 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL F 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR F SKI 0.4 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR F 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK/SEELYE POINT 0.4 Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT D 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR B 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR B-SKI 0.4 SNOW - - -
CR 50 HWT SPUR H 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CR 50 HWT SPUR E 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING L 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SPUR LAKE AA 0.4 Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL G 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CARTER LAKE HWT E 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CR 50 HWT SPUR C 0.4 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR B SKI 0.3 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR B 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SPUR LAKE G 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WEBSTER LAKE HWT B 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR D 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CARTER LAKE HWT H 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
WINNIE NORTH HIKING G 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL GA 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR I 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR J 0.3 Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL D 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SUGAR LAKE TRAIL SPUR B 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SPUR LAKE H 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR J SKI 0.3 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR J 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL P 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
CARTER LAKE HWT I 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL E 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT F 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR J 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR F 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SUGAR LAKE TRAIL SPUR A 0.3 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR I 0.3 SNOW Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR I SKI 0.3 SNOW - - -
SIMPSON CREEK/SEELYE PT SPURB 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CR 50 HWT SPUR D 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR I-SKI 0.2 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR I 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR E 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR A 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CR 50 HWT SPUR A 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JINGO LAKE SPUR C 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT G 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR M-SKI 0.2 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR M 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR D SKI 0.2 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR D 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR F-SKI 0.2 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR F 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
VIC PAVED ACCESSIBLE TRAIL 0.2 ASPHALT Yes - -
CARTER LAKE HWT B 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
TOWER LAKE HWT C 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR A - SKI 0.2 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR A 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL FA 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
MEADOW LAKE HWT L 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR D-SKI 0.2 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR D 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CARTER LAKE HWT D 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CUTFOOT HORSE TRAIL C 0.2 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - Yes
GOOSE LAKE SPUR J-SKI 0.1 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR J 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT P 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
JOHNSON LAKE SPUR E 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL H 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK TRAIL SPUR B 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CARTER LAKE HWT J 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
CARTER LAKE HWT C 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK/SEELYE PT SPURA 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR C-SKI 0.1 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR C 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
STAR ISLAND HIKING TRAIL I 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR H-SKI 0.1 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR H 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
NORTH TWIN/BASS PORTAGE 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR H SKI 0.1 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR H 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
LOST FORTY HIKING INTERP. A 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MEADOW LAKE HWT N 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR G-SKI 0.1 SNOW - - -
GOOSE LAKE SPUR G 0.1 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SIMPSON CREEK/SEELYE POINT 0.0 Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR G SKI 0.0 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR G 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR E SKI 0.0 SNOW - - -
SHINGOBEE SPUR E 0.0 NATIVE MATERIAL Yes - -
MIGIZI BIKE TRAIL 0.0 ASPHALT - Yes -
MIGIZI BIKE - SPUR A 0.0 ASPHALT - Yes -

Cafes in Bena

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Big Winnie Cafe

Cell Towers in Bena

AddressStructure TypeHeight (ft)
802 COUNTY ROAD 8 (109836)GTOWER152
802 COUNTY ROAD 8 (109836)GTOWER152
2296 US Hwy 2 (95173)GTOWER128
2296 US Hwy 2 (95173)GTOWER128
40228 Jackson Village Road (102444)GTOWER128
40228 Jackson Village Road (102444)GTOWER128
518 County 8 (122234)GTOWER106
518 County 8 (122234)GTOWER106

Bridges in Bena

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
SlabWood or Timber20153660G
SlabWood or Timber2022257G

Airports Near Bena

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bemidji Regional AirportBJIMedium Airport
Backus Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Bigfork Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Bowstring Airport-Small Airport
Breezy Point Airport-Small Airport
Cloverleaf-East Bemidji Airport-Small Airport
Grand Rapids Itasca Co-Gordon Newstrom fieldGPZSmall Airport
Helblad Airport-Small Airport
Hill City-Quadna Mountain Airport-Small Airport
Longville Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Moberg Air Base-Small Airport
Nary National Shefland Field-Small Airport
Northome Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Pine Ridge Air Spray Airport-Small Airport
Pine River Regional Airport-Small Airport
Remer Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Robco Airport-Small Airport
Ultraflyte, Inc Ultralightport-Small Airport
Up Yonder Airport-Small Airport
Walker Municipal Airport-Small Airport
Webb Lake Airport-Small Airport

Grocery Stores in Bena

1 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
WINNIBIGOSHISH HISTORICAL CENTERGrocery Store1510 US Highway 2 NE

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bena

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN-ZIONPO BOX 5

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bena

What is the population of Bena?

Bena has a population of 59 residents and is located in Minnesota. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 0.5 square miles. The median age of residents is 46.5 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 40.7% female and 59.3% male.

Is Bena expensive to live in?

Bena has a cost of living roughly in line with the national average, with an index of 98.6 (baseline: 100). The median household income is $60,417, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $112,500 (60% below the U.S. median). The home price-to-income ratio is 1.9x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Bena safe?

Bena is considered a very safe city with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents, well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,637 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Bena receives a safety grade of C+ based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Bena?

Bena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 8°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 26.6 inches, with 48.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 36.

How is the job market in Bena?

The job market in Bena is very strong, with unemployment at just 0.0% / well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $894. There are 684 business establishments in the area, including 82 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 16.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Bena?

The median home value in Bena is $112,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $246,574. The homeownership rate is 76.2%. The average annual property tax is $4,149.

How are the schools in Bena?

Schools in Bena score 5.8 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 26.2% of adults in Bena hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 81.0% have completed high school. 2.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Bena?

The obesity rate in Bena is 44.9% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 30.3% of adults are smokers. 36.1% are physically inactive. 26.8% of residents report depression. 12.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 56.6% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:1,670.

What is transportation like in Bena?

The average commute in Bena is 26 minutes. 55.6% of workers drive alone to work, and 16.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Bena?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Bena is 28.8% White, 66.1% Hispanic or Latino. 78.8% of residents speak only English at home, while 21.2% speak Spanish. 42.0% of the population are military veterans. 16.4% of residents have a disability. 95.2% have health insurance coverage.

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