Silver Lake, MN
Living in Silver Lake
Bikeability16
Walkability51
Commute39
Public Transit18
Affordability83
Public Safety91
Airports50
Hospitals89
Colleges72
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools63
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
945Population+296 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
58%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial5%
Education
Less than high school2%
High school graduate45%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone39%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$20k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation25%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office25%
Service11%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Walked4%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$141kMedian Home Value-$100 (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$419Median Monthly Rent+$1 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200915%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier30%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K48%
$150K to $199K26%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K3%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Silver Lake
United States45
Minnesota28
McLeod County16
Property Crime in Silver Lake
United States48
Minnesota45
McLeod County27
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton25%
Donald Trump66%
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 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 8 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Silver Lake
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding15
Tornado13
Blizzard5
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Silver Lake, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Silver Lake, MN
Maplewood Academy
8 miles, W
Holy Trinity School
9 miles, NE
Northwoods Sda Elementary
9 miles, W
St Anastasia Elementary School
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Silver Lake, MN
Crown College
22 miles, E
Herzing University-Minneapolis
39 miles, E
Gustavus Adolphus College
42 miles, S
Martin Luther College
44 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Silver Lake, MN
Hutchinson Health
9 miles, W
Glencoe Regional Health Services
9 miles, S
Ridgeview Medical Center
20 miles, E
Ridgeview Sibley Medical Center
21 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Silver Lake, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
45 miles, N
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
104 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
108 miles, SE