Deer River, MN

Deer River, Minnesota

Deer River, Minnesota, in Itasca county, is 87 miles NW of Duluth, Minnesota (center to center) and 164 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 903.

The People and Families of Deer River

In Deer River, about 48% of adults are married. Deer River is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones. Lots of people in the city live independently, in one-person housing. Deer River has its share of unmarried adults.

The government tells us that the city features an unusually large number of women. People 65 and older make up an important part of the community in Deer River.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deer River had a median family income of $32,273.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Deer River residents, with $2,010. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Deer River Housing

In Deer River, 64% 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 Deer River.

Commuting

In Deer River, 87% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 6%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Deer River, MN

Comparing Deer River 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
Age of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Deer River Almanac

Deer River Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Deer River Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Deer River, 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

Deer River Hospitals

DEER RIVER HEALTHCARE CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Private)
1002 COMSTOCK DRIVE
(218) 246-2900
Emergency Service: Yes

Deer River High Schools (2004)

DEER RIVER SEC.
101 1ST AVE. N.
218-246-8241
Serves 508 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4

Deer River Colleges

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