Brainerd, MN

Brainerd, Minnesota

Brainerd, Minnesota, in Crow Wing county, is 55 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 105 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 13,178.

The People and Families of Brainerd

In Brainerd, about 41% of adults are married. Lots of people in Brainerd live independently, in one-person housing. The city has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that Brainerd features an unusually large number of women.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Brainerd had a median family income of $35,212.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Brainerd residents, with $7,800. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Brainerd Housing

In Brainerd, 54% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the city rent a large number of single bedroom units. Residential property taxes remain low i Brainerd.

Commuting

In Brainerd, 90% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Brainerd, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Brainerd Almanac

Brainerd Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Brainerd Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Brainerd Hospitals

ST JOSEPHS MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
523 NORTH 3RD STREET
(218) 829-2861
Emergency Service: Yes

Brainerd High Schools (2004)

BRAINERD SR.
702 S. 5TH ST.
218-824-6200
Serves 1,595 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

ISD 181 LEARNING CENTER
311 10TH AVE. N.E.
218-829-2915
A Non-traditional School
Serves 234 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

MN LEARNING CENTER
1777 HWY 18 E
218-828-2363
A Non-traditional School
Serves 73 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 4.6

CENTRAL MN REGIONAL DETENTION CNTR
1777 HWY 18 E.
218-828-2766
A Non-traditional School
Serves 18 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9

Brainerd Colleges

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Central Lakes College-Brainerd

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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