The Lakes, MN
Living in The Lakes
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute47
Public Transit1
Affordability38
Public Safety95
Airports32
Hospitals87
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools81
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
631Population+47 (2010–19)
64 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years7%
15 to 34 years6%
35 to 54 years13%
55 to 74 years58%
75 years and over15%
Diversity
Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$82kMedian Household Income+$25k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+4% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
94%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K20%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector63%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts48%
Sales and office22%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked<1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$331kMedian Home Value+$82k (2010–19)
26%Built 2000 or Later
$767Median Monthly Rent+$298 (2010–19)
37%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K30%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K8%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity19%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas74%
Utility gas1%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in The Lakes
United States45
Minnesota28
Murray County6
Property Crime in The Lakes
United States48
Minnesota45
Murray County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 4 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 3 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 47 | 2 | 1 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 17 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in The Lakes
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding24
Tornado16
Blizzard11
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near The Lakes, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near The Lakes, MN
St Marys Catholic School
9 miles, N
St Pauls Lutheran School
16 miles, S
Chandler Christian School
18 miles, SW
Holy Redeemer School
24 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near The Lakes, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
25 miles, N
South Dakota State University
57 miles, W
Martin Luther College
61 miles, E
University of Sioux Falls
66 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near The Lakes, MN
Murray County Memorial Hospital
9 miles, SW
Sanford Tracy
9 miles, N
Sanford Westbrook Medical Center
12 miles, E
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near The Lakes, MN
Joe Foss Field
64 miles, SW
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
123 miles, S
St. Cloud Regional Airport
127 miles, NE