Minnesota
Mountain Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,833. Residents earn $59,115 per year, which is 21% below the national average.
Based on current data, Mountain Lake 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, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Mountain Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Mountain Lake is $59,115, 21% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 14.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Mountain Lake is $118,900, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $833 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Mountain Lake 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 702 per 100,000, 64% below the national average.
21.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Mountain Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches, including 50.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 80.1% |
| 2% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 19.9% |
| 49% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $59,115 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,279 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,714 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 343 |
| County GDP | $611M |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Healthcare | 26 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,808 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.36% |
| Commute Time | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |
| Census Median | $118,900 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $157,340 |
| Census Median Rent | $833 |
| 28% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,808 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.36% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.3% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,012/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| 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 | 702.3/100K |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 46.8/100K |
| Theft | 608.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 46.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Safety Grade | C+ |
| Safety Score | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 45.4°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 33.1 inches |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.3 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9401°N, 94.9277°W |
| County FIPS | 27165 |
Winner: Republican by 27.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.9% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.6% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,125/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 26 |
| Restaurants | 19 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Avg Commute | 13.1 min |
| Work from Home | 11.5% |