Big Lake City, MN
Living in Big Lake City
Bikeability6
Walkability2
Commute27
Public Transit14
Affordability52
Public Safety87
Airports45
Hospitals94
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+1.2k (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
28%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$81kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service21%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$193kMedian Home Value-$500 (2010–19)
41%Built 2000 or Later
$891Median Monthly Rent+$152 (2010–19)
79%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K45%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Lake City
United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Sherburne County13
Property Crime in Big Lake City
United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Sherburne County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 18 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 2 | 9 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Lake City
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding15
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Lake City, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Lake City, MN
Holy Spirit Academy
4 miles, SW
Solid Rock Christian Academy
9 miles, E
St Andrew Catholic School
9 miles, E
St Michael Catholic School
10 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Big Lake City, MN
Saint Cloud State University
25 miles, NW
Herzing University-Minneapolis
30 miles, SE
Crown College
32 miles, S
College of Saint Benedict
32 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Lake City, MN
Centracare Health-Monticello
3 miles, SW
Buffalo Hospital
12 miles, SW
Fairview Northland Regional Hospital
17 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Big Lake City, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
21 miles, NW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
76 miles, N
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
115 miles, E