At a Glance
Violent Crime
123/100K
3,709/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
29.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr
How West Roy Lake Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Roy Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Roy Lake a Good Place to Live?
D
1.8 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
West Roy Lake reports 123 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 68% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,709/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in West Roy Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Roy Lake has an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C).
Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population42
Median Age29.4 yrs
Density26/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans25.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$18,352
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$249M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$198,053
Housing Units17
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent123/100K
Property3,709/100K
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking29.5%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death19,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain26.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,513 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 45%
Broadband11.0%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in West Roy Lake was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Bemidji Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.