Crookston, MN

Crookston, Minnesota

Crookston, Minnesota, in Polk county, is 62 miles N of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 250 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is located in the Grand Forks metropolitan area. Crookston has a population of 8,192.

The People and Families of Crookston

In Crookston, about 46% of adults are married. Crookston offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crookston had a median family income of $44,157.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crookston Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Crookston. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Crookston is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Crookston, 88% of commuters drive to work. The city is more walker- and bicycle-friendly than most places its size. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Crookston, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Crookston, MN

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

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
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

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

Crookston Almanac

Crookston Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Crookston Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Crookston, 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

Crookston Hospitals

RIVERVIEW HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
323 SOUTH MINNESOTA
(218) 281-9200
Emergency Service: Yes

Crookston High Schools (2004)

CROOKSTON SEC.
402 FISHER
218-281-2144
Serves 628 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

NEW PATHS AREA LEARNING CTR.
121 E 3RD ST.
218-281-5864
A Non-traditional School
Serves 56 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 70

RED RIVER JUVENILE CENTER
600 BRUCE ST.
218-281-6091
A Non-traditional School
Serves 5 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 2.5

Crookston Colleges

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University of Minnesota-Crookston

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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