Elbow Lake, MN
Living in Elbow Lake
Bikeability20
Walkability53
Commute73
Public Transit23
Affordability93
Public Safety98
Airports4
Hospitals80
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools85
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.3kPopulation-146 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
19%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
61%Family Households+8% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian91%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate30%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household61%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$21k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K30%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector65%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office20%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$80kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$492Median Monthly Rent+$116 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied+11% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier33%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K49%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K10%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene21%
LP gas47%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elbow Lake
United States45
Minnesota28
Grant County3
Property Crime in Elbow Lake
United States48
Minnesota45
Grant County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton31%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 15 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 28 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 44 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 46 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 15 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elbow Lake
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding15
Tornado18
Blizzard11
Extreme Cold2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elbow Lake, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elbow Lake, MN
Destiny Academy
7 miles, E
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
20 miles, N
Our Lady of Victory Elementary School
21 miles, N
Morning Son Christian School
22 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Elbow Lake, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
28 miles, S
Concordia College at Moorhead
71 miles, NW
Minnesota State University Moorhead
71 miles, NW
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
73 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elbow Lake, MN
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
20 miles, N
Community Behavioral Hospital Fergus Falls
21 miles, N
Sanford Wheaton Medical Center
28 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Elbow Lake, MN
Hector International Airport
75 miles, NW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
93 miles, E
St. Cloud Regional Airport
98 miles, E
Bemidji Regional Airport
116 miles, NE