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Squaw Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
133 Population 164/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $19,900 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $183,207 Zillow
$538 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $538/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Squaw Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,875
18% below
$19,900 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Zillow: $183,207
Median Rent
$538/mo
54% below
11.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,637/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.1%
76% below
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
26% above
22.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
38°F
276 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
71%
Rent
46%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
24%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Squaw 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

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 5.0% (39% 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.

Safety & Crime

Squaw Lake reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,637/100K.

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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population133
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density164/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans100.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$61,875
Per Capita$19,900
Unemployment5.0%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,637/100K

Health

Obesity40.4%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,268/100K

Climate

Avg Temp38°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
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
Broadband47.0%
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.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 157 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.