Sturgeon Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
526 Population 140/sq mi density
$77,500 Median Income $35,345 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $276,816 Zillow
$1,038 Median Rent 16.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,500 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $1,038/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Sturgeon Lake, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,500
3% above
$35,345 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
32% below
Zillow: $276,816
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
11% below
16.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
66% below
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
18% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F

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)

Income
103%
Home Value
68%
Rent
89%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
117%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sturgeon Lake a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 4.2% (17% above 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 $276,816. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population526
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density140/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$77,500
Per Capita$35,345
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$1,907M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$1,038
Ownership80.6%
Zillow$276,816
Housing Units210
Rent Burden16.9%

Health

Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,923/100K

Climate

Avg Temp41°F
Rain31.5 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,089 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 48%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.6%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sturgeon Lake was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.