Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Lake City is a small city in Minnesota with a population of 5,021. Residents earn $76,125 per year, which is 1% above the national average.
Based on current data, Lake City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Lake City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake City is $76,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.
The median home value in Lake City is $234,100, 17% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,022 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Lake City is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 101 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,411 per 100,000, 28% below the national average.
32.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Lake City has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 48.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 97.4% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.6% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $76,125 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,584 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $916 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,149 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 608 |
| County GDP | $1,094M |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Healthcare | 58 |
| Retail | 70 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,056 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.73% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |
| Census Median | $234,100 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $311,239 |
| Median List Price | $349,900 |
| Median List Price | $349,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $187 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 6.7% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,022 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Studio | $880 |
| 1 Bedroom | $973 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,277 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,531 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,869 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,056 |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.73% |
| Obesity | 36.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.7% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 10.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 6,282/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Total Violent | 100.8/100K |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 40.3/100K |
| Robbery | 20.2/100K |
| Assault | 40.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,411.0/100K |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 80.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,290.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 40.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4457°N, 92.2809°W |
| County FIPS | 27157 |
Winner: Republican by 28.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.0% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.8% |
| School Test Score | 6.03 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,118/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 58 |
| Restaurants | 58 |
| Retail Stores | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 10.8% |