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Nett Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Koochiching County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
183 Population 106/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $21,662 per capita
$842 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
189 Violent Crime/100K 2,573 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Nett Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,000
53% below
$21,662 per capita
Median Rent
$842/mo
28% below
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
189/100K
50% below
2,573/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.9%
74% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
22.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
269 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
47%
Rent
72%
Poverty
99%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
50%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nett Lake a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 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 3.5% (3% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Nett Lake reports 189 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,573/100K.

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 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population183
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density106/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,000
Per Capita$21,662
Unemployment3.5%
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%

Crime

F
Violent189/100K
Property2,573/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes14.4%
Smoking22.9%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death8,809/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain29.0 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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
Broadband72.0%
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.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.