At a Glance
Median Income
$28,750
$12,433 per capita
Violent Crime
281/100K
7,055/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
27.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
39°F
276 sunny days/yr
How South End Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South End's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South End a Good Place to Live?
F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South End residents earn a median household income of $28,750 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $12,433. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
South End reports 281 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,055/100K.
Education
3.6% of adults in South End hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(89% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South End has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population40
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density23/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$28,750
Per Capita$12,433
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty27.3%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership66.7%
Zillow$198,053
Housing Units10
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent281/100K
Property7,055/100K
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain27.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,519 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute20 min
Broadband12.0%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in South End was built in 1983.
18.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
33.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.