At a Glance
Median Income
$55,092
$16,732 per capita
Home Value
$136,000
Zillow: $245,304
Median Rent
$426/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.3%
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.9%
40.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.4%
36.2% smoking rate
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Red Lake residents earn a median household income of $55,092 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,732. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9% (286% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 40.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,326 business establishments, including 124 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Red Lake is $136,000 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,304. Median rent is $426/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
10.3% of adults in Red Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Red Lake has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,506
Median Age28.2 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
D
Median Income$55,092
Per Capita$16,732
Unemployment13.9%
Poverty40.9%
County GDP$2,519M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A+
Home Value$136,000
Rent$426
Ownership62.1%
Zillow$245,304
Housing Units519
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity50.4%
Diabetes19.3%
Smoking36.2%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death12,759/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain22.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,232 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.3%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute9 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed220 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Red Lake was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 220 Mbps.
There are 124 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.