Detroit Lakes, MN
Living in Detroit Lakes
Bikeability52
Walkability68
Commute97
Public Transit42
Affordability79
Public Safety71
Airports5
Hospitals82
Colleges61
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools72
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9.2kPopulation+725 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over12%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial4%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate27%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty
17 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector64%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service24%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van83%
Public transportation2%
Walked6%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$191kMedian Home Value+$41k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$651Median Monthly Rent+$166 (2010–19)
48%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity37%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas3%
Utility gas53%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Detroit Lakes
United States45
Minnesota28
Becker County16
Property Crime in Detroit Lakes
United States48
Minnesota45
Becker County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 8 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 13 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 28 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 13 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Detroit Lakes
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding15
Tornado14
Blizzard8
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Detroit Lakes, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Detroit Lakes, MN
Adventist Christian School
2 miles, N
Faith Christian School
2 miles, W
St Paul's Lutheran School
19 miles, SE
St Henrys Area School
19 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Detroit Lakes, MN
Minnesota State University Moorhead
43 miles, W
Concordia College at Moorhead
44 miles, W
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
46 miles, W
Oak Hills Christian College
62 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Detroit Lakes, MN
Essentia Health St Marys-Detroit Lakes
1 miles, N
Perham Health
19 miles, SE
Mahnomen Health Center
35 miles, N
St Josephs Area Health Services
38 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Detroit Lakes, MN
Hector International Airport
47 miles, W
Bemidji Regional Airport
65 miles, NE
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
86 miles, E
Grand Forks International Airport
100 miles, NW