At a Glance
Median Income
$68,500
$33,380 per capita
Home Value
$222,500
Zillow: $295,298
Median Rent
$1,025/mo
18.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.4%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.5%
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.0%
14.3% smoking rate
How Lake George Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake George's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake George a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake George residents earn a median household income of $68,500 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,380. The unemployment rate stands at 15.5% (331% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% 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 Lake George is $222,500 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,298. Median rent is $1,025/month, with 18.2% 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 1982.
Education
25.4% of adults in Lake George hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake George has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population245
Median Age51.8 yrs
Density48/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans18.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$33,380
Unemployment15.5%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$222,500
Rent$1,025
Ownership89.8%
Zillow$295,298
Housing Units182
Rent Burden18.2%
Health
Obesity35.0%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,268/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,417 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.4%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake George was built in 1982.
15.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.