Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Sturgeon Lake is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 526. Residents earn $77,500 per year, which is 3% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sturgeon Lake receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Sturgeon Lake offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sturgeon Lake is $77,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
The median home value in Sturgeon Lake is $190,600, 32% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Sturgeon Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F. Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.3% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.7% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $77,500 |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,345 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,117 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $67,169 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 816 |
| County GDP | $1,907M |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Healthcare | 102 |
| Retail | 99 |
| Manufacturing | 27 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.31% |
| Commute Time | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $190,600 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $263,010 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,038 |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 16.9% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,404 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.31% |
| Obesity | 38.0% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.5% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.2% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,923/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 31.5 inches |
| 17% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3903°N, 92.8221°W |
| County FIPS | 27017 |
Winner: Republican by 2.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 11.5% |
| 66% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 140/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.6% |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 102 |
| Restaurants | 54 |
| Retail Stores | 99 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 4 |
| Avg Commute | 20.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 60.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |