At a Glance
Median Income
$86,125
$34,237 per capita
Home Value
$299,300
Zillow: $439,331
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
568/100K
3,741/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
326 sunny days/yr
How Red Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Red Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Red Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Red Lake residents earn a median household income of $86,125 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,237. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,121 business establishments, including 628 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Lake is $299,300 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $439,331. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Red Lake reports 568 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,741/100K.
Education
10.8% of adults in Red Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Lake has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 326 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population1,764
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density59/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$86,125
Per Capita$34,237
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$10,662M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048
Housing
A+
Home Value$299,300
Rent$1,281
Ownership82.6%
Zillow$439,331
Housing Units1,035
Rent Burden17.3%
Crime
F
Violent568/100K
Property3,741/100K
Health
Obesity22.1%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death11,546/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days326/yr
Rain21.6 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation6,556 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 59%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.5%
Internet Speed27 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Red Lake was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Prescott Regional - Ernest A Love Field (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 628 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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