Round Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Osceola County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
383 Population 525/sq mi density
$63,661 Median Income $34,019 per capita
$87,800 Home Value $174,812 Zillow
$593 Median Rent 18.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,661 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,800 home value, $593/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Round Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,661
15% below
$34,019 per capita
Home Value
$87,800
69% below
Zillow: $174,812
Median Rent
$593/mo
49% below
18.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
1.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F

How Round Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Round Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
31%
Rent
51%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Round Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Round Lake residents earn a median household income of $63,661 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,019. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Round Lake is $87,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,812. Median rent is $593/month, with 18.0% 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 1957.

Education

10.0% of adults in Round Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Round Lake has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population383
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density525/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born7.6%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$63,661
Per Capita$34,019
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$602M
Avg Weekly Wage$959

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,800
Rent$593
Ownership74.0%
Zillow$174,812
Housing Units221
Rent Burden18.0%

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,292/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation1,562 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+1.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Round Lake was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Joe Foss Field (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.