Moose Lake, MN

Minnesota · Metropolitan · City

3.0 Good / 5.0
3,297 Population
$61,576 Median Income
$205,000 Home Value
$901 Median Rent
41°F Avg Temperature
608 Violent Crime / 100K
44.7 yrs Median Age
10.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.0
Overall
4.2
Economy
4.8
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.9
Education

People

Population3,297
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,005/mi²
Male / Female80% / 20%
Largest GroupWhite 72.0%

Economy

4.2/5
Median Income$61,576
Per Capita Income$16,211
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty Rate5.4%
County GDP$1,907M

Housing

4.8/5
Home Value (Census)$205,000
Zillow Value$272,153
Median Rent$901
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,125

Health

Obesity46.2%
Diabetes14.7%
Depression25.1%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime608/100K
Property Crime3,220/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Jan / Jul10° / 69°
Rain32 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+91.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality6.08
Libraries (County)3

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Work From Home23.7%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Moose Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$61,576
Home Value$205,000
Median Rent$901
Poverty Rate5.4%
Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
Unemployment0.4%
Violent Crime608.2 /100K
Avg Temperature41.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population3,297
Population Density1,005 per sq mi
Median Age44.7 years
Male79.6%
Female20.4%
Male 79.6%
Female 20.4%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72% Black 16.9% Hispanic 4.9% Other 6.2%
White72.0%
Black or African American16.9%
Hispanic or Latino4.9%
Asian0.0%
Other Races6.2%

Language

English Only89.5%
Spanish Speakers10.5%
English 89.5% Spanish 10.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability35.2%
Health Insurance93.5%

Income

18% below avg
Median Household Income$61,576
Per Capita Income$16,211
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,117
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$67,169

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.4%
Poverty Rate5.4%
Total Establishments (County)816
County GDP$1,907M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation54
Healthcare Facilities102
Retail Stores99
Manufacturing27
Total Establishments816

Industry Mix

Restaurants 54 Healthcare 102 Retail 99 Manufacturing 27

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$67,169
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,404

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.5 min
Work From Home23.7%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

27% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$205,000
Zillow Home Value Index$272,153

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied57.2%

Rental Costs

23% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$901

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$809
1 Bedroom$899
2 Bedroom$1,125
3 Bedroom$1,483
4 Bedroom$1,698

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,404
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.15%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity46.2%
Diabetes14.7%
Heart Disease8.2%
High Blood Pressure37.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD8.6%
Stroke4.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity34.1%
Depression25.1%
Mental Distress (14+ days)18.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.4%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage93.5%
Regular Checkup69.2%
Premature Death Rate7,923 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.5 / 10
Exercise Access62.7%
Healthcare Facilities (County)102
Restaurants (County)54

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime608.2 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape107.3 /100K
Robbery35.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault465.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,220.0 /100K
Burglary143.1 /100K
Larceny/Theft3,076.9 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft0.0 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)4

Temperature

10°F Jan 69°F Jul
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Average41.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation31.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,048 ft (319 m)
Land Area3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²)
Population Density1,005 per sq mi
Latitude46.4503°
Longitude-92.7610°
County FIPS27017

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.3%
D 47.7%

Republican +2.6 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+10.9%
High School+91.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)6.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,005 per sq mi
Land Area3.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)5
Public Libraries (County)3

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)4

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