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Bemidji
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Bemidji, often called the 'First City on the Mississippi,' is a lively small city in northern Minnesota known for its scenic lake, friendly community, and rich logging folklore. Visitors enjoy year-round outdoor recreation, local arts, and charming shops.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
14,574
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
47.47°, -94.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,165
Local Cost
$1,370
Local Income
$2,650
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
4.5°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
-12.3°C
Record High
39.7°C
Record Low
-43.0°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
620 mm
Internet Speed
258 Mbps
Upload
176 Mbps
Latency
3 ms
City Vibrancy
19
Coworking
1
Cafes
5
Nightlife
5
Parks
8
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
354.0
Airport
BJI
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 95 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 90/100.
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