Braham is a city in Isanti and Kanabec Counties in the U.S. state of Minnesota. The population was 1,769 at the 2020 census. Braham is 12 miles north of Cambridge, 15 miles southwest of Pine City, 16 miles south-southeast of Mora, and 12 miles west of Rush City.

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Town numbers

ZIP code55006

Area code320

Living in Braham

Housing in Braham

$279K▲ 3.3% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Braham home is worth about $279,000, up 3.3% in a year, 21% below the Minnesota typical home.

Only 3 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Braham

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Braham's police department reported only 2023 and 2024, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Braham 0

Minnesota 2.6

U.S. 3.6

Property crime per 1,000

Braham 1.1

Minnesota 16.3

U.S. 17.7

FBI crime data, 2024 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Braham

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Most working residents leave Braham for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Cambridge (13%), Minneapolis (7%) and Blaine (3%). Half commute less than 37 miles.

Cambridge

13%

Minneapolis

Blaine

Rush City

6%Work in townlive and work in Braham 37 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 535Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Braham →

Health in Braham

C⁺

Health Grade C+

Healthier than 39% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 62% of towns with similar incomes.

Compared with Minnesota

15worse than MN

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 3▼ 9 close Habits 2▼ 2 close Care 3▼ 4 close Mind 3▼ 2 close Everyday needs 4▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

13.5%More older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · worse 19.6%More smokersMN 13.1% · worse 16.6%More adults facing food insecurityMN 11.4% · worse

Care nearby

Cambridge Medical CenterCambridge · 11.1 mi · ER

North Metro ClinicCoon Rapids · 39.6 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Braham · CMS · HRSAHealth in Braham →

Natural hazards in Braham

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🥶 Cold waves

0Does Braham flood?no paid flood claims on record 1Disasters that paid out herefederal disaster sent FEMA money to Braham MapBraham vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Braham →

Climate in Braham

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Braham has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 44 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 7°Winter

54° / 32°Spring

79° / 57°Summer

56° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Braham get?About 44 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 4, with the last in spring around May 2.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.6° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Braham →

Schools in Braham

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School Grade B

The public schools Braham’s kids attend outperform 56% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.

DistrictBRAHAM PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

Braham Elementary BElementary · Grades PK–6 · 429 students Braham Area Secondary C+High · Grades 7–12 · 354 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.