Heron Lake, MN

Heron Lake, MN

At a Glance

How Heron Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Heron Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Is Heron Lake a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Heron Lake residents earn a median household income of $66,607 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,434. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% 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 Heron Lake is $86,200 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,939. Median rent is $681/month, with 23.1% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

Heron Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 833/100K.

Education

19.9% of adults in Heron Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Heron Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

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