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Baudette, MN


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Baudette, Minnesota

Baudette, Minnesota, in Lake Of The Woods county, is 160 miles NE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 265 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 1,104 people lived in Baudette.

The People and Families of Baudette

In Baudette, about 51% of adults are married. Baudette is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families. Though it's not a singles bar, single people will feel at home in the city; the city has more single adults than most places of its size.

If you spend a lot of time in Baudette, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baudette had a median family income of $43,000. Significantly, more adults in Baudette have earned college degrees than have people in most other cities in Minnesota. In the city, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Baudette.

Baudette Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Baudette are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there. Property values, and taxes, are on the low side in Baudette compared to other places in the state.

Commuting

In Baudette, 73% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle). You might spend less time in the car if you live in Baudette; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

Baudette strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBaudette Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyBaudette Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Baudette Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Baudette College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Baudette, MN

Comparing Baudette to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens108
Age of the Population98
Female Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men85
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population32
Children Under 5 Years Old21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
People Above Poverty74
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home1010
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents77
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Housing Recently Built55
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