Detroit Lakes, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Academic Excellence. High-performing schools with excellent test scores, strong graduation rates, and consistent college readiness. These schools regularly exceed state standards.

Residents

Population
10,002 332.4M (US)
Median Age
41.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,123 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
16 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$246,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$562 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$845 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.3% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Becker County
2
Detroit Lakes Urban Area
2
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Becker County
3
Detroit Lakes Urban Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 8
Feb 1 6 13
Mar 1 8 27
Apr 2 3 43
May 3 0 55
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 3 0 57
Oct 3 1 44
Nov 1 7 27
Dec 1 10 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 40% of residents leaning left and 54% leaning right.

Liberal (40%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 60%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 4, MN State House District 4B, MN
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Schools

Rossman Elementary
<1 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Detroit Lakes Senior High
<1 miles, E • 4.1 star
Hs Culture Club
<1 miles, N
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Colleges

Minnesota State University Moorhead
43 miles, NW • 2.3 star
Concordia College at Moorhead
44 miles, NW • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Perham Health
19 miles, S • 5 star
St Josephs Area Health Services
38 miles, E • 4.1 star
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Airports

Hector International Airport
46 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
65 miles, NE • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
86 miles, SE • 1 star
Grand Forks International Airport
100 miles, N • 1 star
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