Lake City, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
5,021 332.4M (US)
Median Age
48.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,125 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$234,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$576 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$826 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
66.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Wabasha County
1
Rochester Metro 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

Wabasha County
1
Rochester Metro Area
3
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 14
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 8 32
Apr 3 2 46
May 4 0 57
Jun 4 0 67
Jul 4 0 71
Aug 5 0 69
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 3 33
Dec 1 10 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 20, MN State House District 20A, MN
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Schools

Lincoln Secondary
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Bluff View Elementary
<1 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing
16 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
39 miles, SW • 1 star
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
49 miles, E • 1 star
La Crosse Regional Airport
64 miles, SE • 1 star
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