Lake View Township, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
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
1,987 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
68.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$76,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
92.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$371,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$594 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$856 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
48.4% 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 44
Nov 1 7 28
Dec 1 10 13

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 39% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (39%) (56%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 62%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

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

Rossman Elementary
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Detroit Lakes Senior High
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Colleges

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

Perham Health
17 miles, SE • 5 star
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
34 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

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