Lake Park, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
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
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
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
573 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$63,250 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$160,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$717 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
77.3% 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 56
Jun 4 0 65
Jul 4 0 70
Aug 3 0 68
Sep 3 0 58
Oct 3 1 45
Nov 1 7 28
Dec 1 10 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 35% of residents leaning left and 60% leaning right.

Liberal (35%) (60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 69%
Hillary Clinton 25%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Lake Park Audubon Secondary
<1 miles, W • 3.7 star
Lake Park Audubon Elementary
6 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Hawley Secondary
10 miles, W • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Minnesota State University Moorhead
31 miles, W • 2.3 star
Concordia College at Moorhead
32 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Perham Health
31 miles, SE • 5 star
Prairie St Johns
32 miles, W
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Airports

Hector International Airport
34 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Bemidji Regional Airport
70 miles, E • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
99 miles, SE • 1 star
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