At a Glance
Median Income
$101,250
$36,100 per capita
Home Value
$266,700
Zillow: $198,053
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
71.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.6% smoking rate
How Roy Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roy Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roy Lake a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roy Lake residents earn a median household income of $101,250 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,100. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 122 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roy Lake is $266,700 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,053. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
15.8% of adults in Roy Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
71.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roy Lake has an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population57
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density127/mi²
Male / Female35% / 65%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$101,250
Per Capita$36,100
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
A+
Home Value$266,700
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$198,053
Housing Units52
Rent Burden25.1%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking14.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp39°F
Rain27.6 in/yr
Elevation1,489 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+71.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Commute45 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Roy Lake was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.