Minnesota
Lake Wilson is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 227. Residents earn $59,375 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lake Wilson receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Lake Wilson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lake Wilson is $59,375, 21% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lake Wilson is $92,800, 67% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lake Wilson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches, including 46.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,375 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $34,500 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,065 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,633 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 638 |
| County GDP | $1,897M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 72 |
| Retail | 93 |
| Manufacturing | 25 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.69% |
| Commute Time | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |
| Census Median | $92,800 |
| 67% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $750 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 94.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,427 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.69% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.5% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.2% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.2% |
| Premature Death | 6,329/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.1 inches |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 46.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 554/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9954°N, 95.9546°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County FIPS | 27105 |
Winner: Republican by 35.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.2% |
| 67% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 554/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.7% |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 72 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 93 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 18.9 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.5% |