Livability Score

64
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Food and Drink (1) F
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (1) F
Backus Locker
Butcher
Godfrey's
Grocery Store
Parks (4) A+
Shops (0) F
The Corner Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Backus.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Backus is 92/100 - which is 7% lower than Minnesota.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
B+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
F
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crime D-

Backus crime rates are 3,442 per 100k, which is 53% higher than Minnesota
Property Crime
3,012 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
430 crimes per 100k
D
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employment D+

The median income in Backus is $42,344 - which is 33% lower than Minnesota.
Med. Household Income
$42,344
F
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
A+
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
F
Backus Fire Department
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Backus home prices are $104,200 - which is 46% lower than Minnesota
Home Price
$104,200
F
Home Appreciation Rate
24%
A+
Home Affordability
2.5x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Backus graduation rate is 68% - which is 25% lower than Minnesota
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
68%
F
Elementary Schools (0) F
High Schools (0) F
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ratings A+

Backus has an overall rating of 88% from 1 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (1)
From AreaVibes
A+
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Backus? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Entertainment

      Food & Drink

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Backus? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Backus.
      Drive to Work
      81%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Backus a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors