Prior Lake, MN
Living in Prior Lake
Bikeability31
Walkability13
Commute42
Public Transit40
Affordability29
Public Safety91
Airports58
Hospitals73
Colleges73
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools73
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
26kPopulation+4.2k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black1%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate17%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$110kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more19%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office24%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation3%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$322kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$320 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached20%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Prior Lake
United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Scott County11
Property Crime in Prior Lake
United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Scott County24
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 31 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Prior Lake
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding26
Tornado12
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Prior Lake, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Prior Lake, MN
St Michael Catholic School
1 miles, SE
St Paul's Lutheran School
2 miles, E
Prior Lake Christian Academy
2 miles, SE
Living Hope Lutheran School
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Prior Lake, MN
Herzing University-Minneapolis
17 miles, N
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
18 miles, NE
Crown College
18 miles, NW
St Catherine University
19 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Prior Lake, MN
St Francis Regional Medical Center
4 miles, NW
Fairview Ridges Hospital
8 miles, E
Fairview Southdale Hospital
12 miles, NE
Mayo Clinic Health System-New Prague
14 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Prior Lake, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
64 miles, NW
Rochester International Airport
73 miles, SE
Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
96 miles, E