Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Medicine Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 541. Residents earn $161,250 per year, which is 115% above the national average.
Based on current data, Medicine Lake receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Medicine Lake stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Medicine Lake is $161,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 115% above $75,149. This places Medicine Lake among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 1.4% 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 Medicine Lake is $1,014,500, making it a premium housing market at 260% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,025 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Medicine Lake is a highly educated community — 71.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Medicine Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $161,250 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $105,496 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,297 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $131,468 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.4% |
| 89% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,874 |
| County GDP | $7,614M |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Healthcare | 268 |
| Retail | 232 |
| Manufacturing | 153 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.66% |
| Commute Time | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |
| Census Median | $1,014,500 |
| 260% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,094,093 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,025 |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.4% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,648 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.66% |
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.0% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.5% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.5% |
| Depression | 27.4% |
| Mental Distress | 14.5% |
| Physical Distress | 8.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 3,990/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.4 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9958°N, 93.4181°W |
| County FIPS | 27019 |
Winner: Republican by 5.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 71.0% |
| 111% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,182/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.2 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.2% |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 268 |
| Restaurants | 188 |
| Retail Stores | 232 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 17.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.7% |
| Work from Home | 19.0% |