Pine River, MN

Pine River, Minnesota

Pine River, Minnesota, in Cass county, is 80 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 132 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. There are an estimated 928 people in the city.

The People and Families of Pine River

In Pine River, about 48% of adults are married. In Pine River, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the city isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Pine River has a larger percentage of females than most places. The city has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Pine River had a median family income of $36,250.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($1,600) in Pine River. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Pine River Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Pine River is owner-occupied. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the city. Pine River is known in Minnesota for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in the city.

Commuting

In Pine River, 83% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in Pine River. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 17%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Pine River, MN

Comparing Pine 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
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
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
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Pine River Almanac

Pine River Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Pine River Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Pine 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

Pine River Public Libraries

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Pine River High Schools (2004)

PINE RIVER SEC.
400 N. MAIN ST.
218-587-4425
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 488 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

PINE RIVER ALC
2097 24TH AVE. S.W.
218-587-3131
A Non-traditional School
Serves 47 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 23.5

Pine River Colleges

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