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Backus, MN
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Population: 318
Home Price: $100,600
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Overview
Backus is a village in the state of Minnesota with a population of 318. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Backus has a four seasons climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Low Cost
Employment:
(B) Good
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
20.6 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Backus, MN
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Backus
Minnesota
United States
Per Capita Income
$22,146
$32,954
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,625
$65,641
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
4.6%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.9%
7.7%
10.5%
Age
Backus
Minnesota
United States
Median Age
29.8
41.4
42.3
Gender
Backus
Minnesota
United States
Male
52.2%
50.4%
49.8%
Female
47.8%
49.6%
50.2%
Race
Backus
Minnesota
United States
White
86.2%
88.3%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
1.6%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.3%
2.9%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.3%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.1%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
1.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
13.5%
4.1%
5.2%
Housing Information
Backus
Minnesota
United States
Median Home Price
$100,600
$165,036
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$450
$702
$801
Family Households
35.8%
35.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
23.3%
23.3%
26.2%
Homeowners
72.5%
77.9%
72.9%
Renters
27.5%
22.1%
27.1%
Education
Backus
Minnesota
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
3.1%
5.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
43.5%
43.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
31.9%
23.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.5%
12.8%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
5.8%
15.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Backus
Minnesota
United States
Mathematics
NA%
54.7%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
58.7%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Backus
Minnesota
United States
Murder
NA
0.6
3.0
Rape
NA
32.5
38.0
Robbery
NA
14.5
40.7
Assault
NA
89.6
188.5
Property Crime
Backus
Minnesota
United States
Burglary
NA
208.7
336.1
Theft
NA
1438.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
102.4
167.1
Arson
NA
4.6
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Backus, MN
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
beer
meals
vegan
italian
atving
hockey
cycling
gaming
amazing artwork
atving
cycling
gaming
horror movies
sports
gaming
atving
beach
cycling
winter
conservation
sports
summer
space
goodwill
stickers
amazon
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