Laketown Township, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 9/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for 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
2,055 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
88.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
53.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$153,500 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$495,100 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$808 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$863 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
91.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Carver County
1
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
3
Minnesota
3

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Carver County
2
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington Metro Area
5
Minnesota
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 9 15
Feb 1 7 19
Mar 2 9 32
Apr 3 3 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 2 0 48
Nov 2 9 32
Dec 1 9 19

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 36% of residents leaning left and 58% leaning right.

Liberal (36%) (59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 52%
Hillary Clinton 39%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 6, MN State Senate District 48, MN State House District 48A, MN
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Schools

Laketown Elementary
2 miles, W • 4.6 star
Southview Elementary
3 miles, W • 4.1 star
Bayview Elementary
3 miles, W • 4.6 star
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Colleges

Crown College
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
PCI Academy-Plymouth
16 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Ridgeview Medical Center
3 miles, W • 4.1 star
St Francis Regional Medical Center
12 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital
18 miles, E • 4.1 star
Fairview Southdale Hospital
20 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
51 miles, N • 1 star
Rochester International Airport
89 miles, S • 1 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
109 miles, N • 1 star
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