Minnesota Lake, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 8/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
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
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
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
621 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
61.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$126,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Faribault County
2
Minnesota
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Faribault County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 15
Feb 1 7 20
Mar 2 8 32
Apr 2 2 46
May 4 0 58
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 5 33
Dec 1 11 19

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 42% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (43%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 33%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, MN State Senate District 23, MN State House District 23A, MN
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Schools

Maple River East Elementary
<1 miles, SW • 4.6 star
Maple River Secondary
8 miles, NW • 4.1 star
United South Central High School
9 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Colleges

Minnesota State University-Mankato
23 miles, N • 2.8 star
Bethany Lutheran College
24 miles, N • 1.9 star
South Central College
25 miles, N • 1.9 star
Gustavus Adolphus College
34 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Hospitals

Mayo Clinic Health System-Mankato
24 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Rochester International Airport
66 miles, E • 1 star
Waterloo Regional Airport
114 miles, S • 1 star
St. Cloud Regional Airport
118 miles, N • 1 star
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