At a Glance
Median Income
$35,000
$21,662 per capita
Median Rent
$842/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
22.9% smoking rate
How Nett Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Nett Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Nett Lake a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Nett Lake residents earn a median household income of $35,000 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,662. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 428 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.
Education
8.9% of adults in Nett Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Nett Lake has an average annual temperature of 36°F (2°C).
Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population183
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born6.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
C
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$21,662
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$643M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,093
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$842
Ownership34.7%
Zillow$205,068
Housing Units121
Rent Burden25.0%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,809/100K
Climate
Avg Temp36°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
Elevation1,300 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.9%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute14 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed46 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Nett Lake was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Falls International/Einarson Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.402 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.1% of the population has a disability.