At a Glance
Median Income
$103,036
$39,969 per capita
Home Value
$123,800
Zillow: $218,453
Violent Crime
83/100K
1,900/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
17.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
270 sunny days/yr
How Lake Henry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lake Henry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Lake Henry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Lake Henry residents earn a median household income of $103,036 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,969. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,733 business establishments, including 391 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lake Henry is $123,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $218,453. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Lake Henry reports 83 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,900/100K.
Education
4.7% of adults in Lake Henry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lake Henry has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population80
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$103,036
Per Capita$39,969
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,618M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,198
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,800
Rent
Ownership89.7%
Zillow$218,453
Housing Units40
Rent Burden28.2%
Crime
F
Violent83/100K
Property1,900/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death6,211/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain31.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,308 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute13 min
Broadband39.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Lake Henry was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is St Cloud Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 391 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.