At a Glance
Median Income
$42,917
$20,885 per capita
Home Value
$252,400
Zillow: $298,868
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.4%
22.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
14.1% smoking rate
How Banks Lake South Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Banks Lake South's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Banks Lake South a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Banks Lake South residents earn a median household income of $42,917 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,885. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4% (50% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,148 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Banks Lake South is $252,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,868. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
12.8% of adults in Banks Lake South hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Banks Lake South has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population216
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density89/mi²
Male / Female37% / 63%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,917
Per Capita$20,885
Unemployment5.4%
Poverty22.4%
County GDP$2,850M
Avg Weekly Wage$989
Housing
B
Home Value$252,400
Rent
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$298,868
Housing Units90
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death5,504/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain10.9 in/yr
Elevation1,634 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Banks Lake South was built in 1994.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
39.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.