City profile
Bemidji, MN
Clearwater County · Population 15,569
Bemidji is a town in Clearwater County, MN with about 15,569 residents and a typical home value near $198,000. It is 139 miles from Duluth, MN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
11°F
Summer avg
65°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$198,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,251
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
87
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.05%
- State income tax (top)
- 9.85%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.04%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 61/100
Top hazards: Winter weather, Wildfire, Cold wave
Nearest major airport
197 mi to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 24% Democratic / 74% Republican
Community
Population
15,569
Black population
2.4%
County
Clearwater County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, extreme cold
Highlights
- About 15,569 residents
- Typical home value about $198,000
- 139 miles from Duluth, MN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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