At a Glance
Median Income
$94,375
$84,772 per capita
Home Value
$383,300
Zillow: $173,036
Bachelor's Degree+
31.1%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.2%
9.7% smoking rate
How Fish Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fish Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fish Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fish Lake residents earn a median household income of $94,375 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,772. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 366 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fish Lake is $383,300 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,036. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
31.1% of adults in Fish Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fish Lake has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age46.6 yrs
Density63/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,375
Per Capita$84,772
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$881M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A
Home Value$383,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$173,036
Housing Units69
Rent Burden24.2%
Health
Obesity25.2%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain31.7 in/yr
Elevation1,429 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Fish Lake was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.