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Battle Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
Battle Lake, MN
At a Glance
How Battle Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Battle Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Battle Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Battle Lake residents earn a median household income of $58,125 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,139. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Battle Lake is $221,000 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $412,541. Median rent is $920/month, with 32.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Battle Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 533/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
25.4% of adults in Battle Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (25% below the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Battle Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.