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Cass Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
492 Population 451/sq mi density
$47,045 Median Income $20,471 per capita
$109,100 Home Value $226,689 Zillow
$730 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
434 Violent Crime/100K 8,089 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$47,045 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,100 home value, $730/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
434 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Cass Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,045
37% below
$20,471 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
61% below
Zillow: $226,689
Median Rent
$730/mo
37% below
18.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
434/100K
14% above
8,089/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
36% below
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
189% above
20.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
40% above
29.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
63%
Home Value
39%
Rent
63%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
289%
Crime
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cass Lake a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
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 10.4% (189% 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 $226,689. 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.

Safety & Crime

Cass Lake reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 8,089/100K.

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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age34.8 yrs
Density451/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$47,045
Per Capita$20,471
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty20.5%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894

Housing

A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$730
Ownership27.6%
Zillow$226,689
Housing Units277
Rent Burden18.0%

Crime

F
Violent434/100K
Property8,089/100K

Health

Obesity44.8%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking29.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death6,268/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.