At a Glance
Median Income
$61,875
$19,900 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
Zillow: $183,207
Median Rent
$538/mo
11.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
10.2%
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
22.6% smoking rate
How Squaw Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Squaw Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Squaw Lake a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Squaw Lake residents earn a median household income of $61,875 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,900. The unemployment rate stands at 10.2% (183% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 684 business establishments, including 82 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Squaw Lake is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $183,207. Median rent is $538/month, with 11.5% 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 1970.
Education
8.1% of adults in Squaw Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Squaw Lake has an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population133
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$19,900
Unemployment10.2%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$968M
Avg Weekly Wage$894
Housing
A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$538
Ownership55.3%
Zillow$183,207
Housing Units47
Rent Burden11.5%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,268/100K
Climate
Avg Temp38°F
Rain27.2 in/yr
Elevation1,323 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.1%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute42 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed157 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Squaw Lake was built in 1970.
13.6% of residents use public transit to commute.
25.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.