Minnesota
Lakefield is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,652. Residents earn $62,656 per year, which is 17% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lakefield 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. Lakefield offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Lakefield is $62,656, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Lakefield is $115,900, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $867 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Lakefield is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 833 per 100,000, 58% below the national average.
17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Lakefield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches, including 48.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 95.5% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.5% |
| 66% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,656 |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $31,865 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $72,550 |
| Unemployment | 0.3% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 366 |
| County GDP | $881M |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,615 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.26% |
| Commute Time | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $115,900 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $199,622 |
| Census Median Rent | $867 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,615 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.26% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.5% |
| Depression | 25.7% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 7,473/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 61.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 832.8/100K |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 297.4/100K |
| Theft | 535.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 30.5 inches |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 48.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,481 ft (451 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.6780°N, 95.1695°W |
| County FIPS | 27063 |
Winner: Republican by 42.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.1% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 1,233/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 22 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 16.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |