Wood Lake, MN
Living in Wood Lake
Bikeability83
Walkability49
Commute85
Public Transit26
Affordability100
Public Safety95
Airports39
Hospitals76
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
423Population-9 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age
11%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-9% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black4%
Caucasian84%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Native American3%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$7.6k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
21 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation32%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle6%
Car, truck, or van86%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value+$6.9k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$454Median Monthly Rent-$3 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Mobile home6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier41%
Home Value
Less than $50K32%
$50K to $99K58%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wood Lake
United States45
Minnesota28
Yellow Medicine County11
Property Crime in Wood Lake
United States48
Minnesota45
Yellow Medicine County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 13 | 1 | 7 |
| Feb | 19 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 30 | 2 | 8 |
| Apr | 45 | 3 | 2 |
| May | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 32 | 1 | 6 |
| Dec | 18 | 1 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wood Lake
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding26
Tornado20
Blizzard13
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wood Lake, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wood Lake, MN
True Light Christian School
18 miles, SW
Holy Redeemer School
19 miles, SW
St Anne School
22 miles, SE
St Edward School
23 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Wood Lake, MN
Southwest Minnesota State University
18 miles, SW
Martin Luther College
58 miles, SE
South Dakota State University
66 miles, W
University of Minnesota-Morris
67 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wood Lake, MN
Avera Granite Falls
11 miles, N
Avera Marshall Regional Medical Ctr
18 miles, SW
Carris Health-Redwood, Llc
23 miles, E
Chippewa County Hospital
23 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Wood Lake, MN
St. Cloud Regional Airport
95 miles, NE
Joe Foss Field
95 miles, SW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
139 miles, NE