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Sturgeon Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
Sturgeon Lake, MN
At a Glance
How Sturgeon Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sturgeon Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sturgeon Lake a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sturgeon Lake residents earn a median household income of $77,500 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,345. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 816 business establishments, including 54 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sturgeon Lake is $190,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,010. Median rent is $1,038/month, with 16.9% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Sturgeon Lake reports 608 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,220/100K.
Education
11.5% of adults in Sturgeon Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sturgeon Lake has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.