Minnesota
Minnesota Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 621. Residents earn $62,875 per year, which is 16% below the national average.
Based on current data, Minnesota Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, strong internet connectivity. Minnesota Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Minnesota Lake is $62,875, 16% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 9.8% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Minnesota Lake is $126,600, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Minnesota Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches, including 40.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $62,875 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,508 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $998 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,356 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.8% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 492 |
| County GDP | $788M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 47 |
| Retail | 57 |
| Manufacturing | 31 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.33% |
| Commute Time | 33.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |
| Census Median | $126,600 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $197,123 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.3% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,944 |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.33% |
| Obesity | 37.0% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.8% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 26.1% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,137/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.5 inches |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,038 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8419°N, 93.8290°W |
| County FIPS | 27043 |
Winner: Republican by 37.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.7% |
| 45% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.7% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 47 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 57 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 33.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 85.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 5.4% |