Big Lake City, MN

Living in Big Lake City

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 2
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 87
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 70
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Schools 79
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Residents

11k Population +1.2k (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
28% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
76% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household76%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$81k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
94% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office23%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$193k Median Home Value -$500 (2010–19)
41% Built 2000 or Later
$891 Median Monthly Rent +$152 (2010–19)
79% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200936%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K45%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas81%

Crime

Violent Crime in Big Lake City

United States45
Minnesota28
Minneapolis Metro Area35
Sherburne County13

Property Crime in Big Lake City

United States48
Minnesota45
Minneapolis Metro Area52
Sherburne County26

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 13 1 9
Feb 18 1 8
Mar 30 2 9
Apr 45 3 3
May 57 4 0
Jun 67 4 0
Jul 71 4 0
Aug 69 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 47 3 0
Nov 32 2 9
Dec 17 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Lake City

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding15
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Big Lake City, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Big Lake City, MN

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Holy Spirit Academy
4 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Big Lake City, MN

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Crown College
32 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Big Lake City, MN

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Buffalo Hospital
12 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Big Lake City, MN

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