Breckenridge, MN

Breckenridge, Minnesota

Breckenridge, Minnesota, in Wilkin county, is 43 miles S of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 183 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 3,559.

The People and Families of Breckenridge

In Breckenridge, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Breckenridge had a median family income of $47,500.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Breckenridge ($500). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Breckenridge Housing

About 72% of housing units in Breckenridge are owner-occupied. Many residents rent one-bedroom or studio apartments. Typical rents in Breckenridge are affordable, at least compared to other cities in the state.

Commuting

In Breckenridge, 88% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city are more likely, and able, to walk or bicycle to work than most. Commuting to work is generally easier in Breckenridge than in most places of its size.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 10%

Comparative Profile of Breckenridge, MN

Comparing Breckenridge 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
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population

Families

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

Wealth

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

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Breckenridge Almanac

Breckenridge Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Breckenridge Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Breckenridge, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Breckenridge Hospitals

ST FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
2400 ST FRANCIS DRIVE
(218) 643-3000
Emergency Service: Yes

Breckenridge High Schools (2004)

BRECKENRIDGE SR.
710 N. 13TH ST.
218-643-2694
Serves 310 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Breckenridge Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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