Battle Lake, MN
Living in Battle Lake
Bikeability
19
Walkability
56
Commute
72
Public Transit
21
Affordability
94
Public Safety
94
Airports
4
Hospitals
85
Colleges
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
90
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
670
Population
-174 (2010–19)
58 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
23%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
52%
Family Households
-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over27%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate31%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$41k
Median Household Income
+$4.6k (2010–19)
90%
Above Poverty
-2% (2010–19)
23 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K34%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government10%
Private sector54%
Self-employed13%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office20%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle1%
Walked5%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$133k
Median Home Value
+$22k (2010–19)
19%
Built 2000 or Later
$550
Median Monthly Rent
-$111 (2010–19)
53%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier26%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K33%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas13%
Utility gas35%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Battle Lake
United States45
Minnesota28
Otter Tail County11
Property Crime in Battle Lake
United States48
Minnesota45
Otter Tail County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump60%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 14 | 1 | 6 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 8 |
| Apr | 43 | 2 | 3 |
| May | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 59 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 45 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 29 | 1 | 7 |
| Dec | 15 | 1 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Battle Lake
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding17
Tornado19
Blizzard8
Extreme Cold2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Battle Lake, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Battle Lake, MN
Morning Son Christian School
17 miles, W
Our Lady of Victory Elementary School
17 miles, W
Hillcrest Lutheran Academy
18 miles, W
Destiny Academy
19 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Battle Lake, MN
University of Minnesota-Morris
49 miles, S
Minnesota State University Moorhead
64 miles, NW
Concordia College at Moorhead
64 miles, NW
North Dakota State University-Main Campus
66 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Battle Lake, MN
Lake Region Healthcare Corporation
17 miles, W
Community Behavioral Hospital Fergus Falls
18 miles, W
Perham Health
22 miles, N
Prairie Ridge Hospital and Health Services
23 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Battle Lake, MN
Hector International Airport
68 miles, NW
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
76 miles, E
Bemidji Regional Airport
92 miles, NE
St. Cloud Regional Airport
95 miles, SE