Wood Lake, MN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
398 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$68,958 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$85,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$464 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$550 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
84.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Yellow Medicine County
1
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

Yellow Medicine County
2
Minnesota
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 13
Feb 1 7 18
Mar 2 8 30
Apr 3 2 45
May 3 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 3 0 72
Aug 3 0 70
Sep 3 0 61
Oct 2 0 47
Nov 1 7 32
Dec 1 8 17

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 43% of residents leaning left and 52% 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 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 7, MN State Senate District 15, MN State House District 15A, MN
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Schools

Echo Charter School
7 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Lakeview Secondary
7 miles, W • 3.7 star
Lakeview Elementary
7 miles, W • 4.1 star
SWWC ELC - Belview
11 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Southwest Minnesota State University
18 miles, SW • 2.3 star
Ridgewater College
41 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Martin Luther College
58 miles, SE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
18 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Carris Health-Redwood, Llc
22 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Chippewa County Hospital
23 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Airports

St. Cloud Regional Airport
95 miles, E • 1 star
Joe Foss Field
95 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
139 miles, NE • 1 star
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