At a Glance
Median Income
$47,045
$20,471 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
Zillow: $239,147
Median Rent
$730/mo
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
16.7%
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
29.5% smoking rate
How Cass Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cass Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cass Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cass Lake residents earn a median household income of $47,045 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,471. The unemployment rate stands at 16.7% (364% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cass Lake is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $239,147. Median rent is $730/month, with 18.0% 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 1964.
Education
21.5% of adults in Cass Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cass Lake has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population492
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density451/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,045
Per Capita$20,471
Unemployment16.7%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$730
Ownership27.6%
Zillow$239,147
Housing Units277
Rent Burden18.0%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking29.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death6,268/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain26.5 in/yr
Elevation1,336 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute13 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Cass Lake was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.