Big Lake, MN
Living in Big Lake
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
61
Public Transit
1
Affordability
65
Public Safety
87
Airports
1
Hospitals
86
Colleges
71
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
73
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
378
Population
+90 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
-3 (2010–19)
29%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
59%
Family Households
-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian55%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial11%
Native American31%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate25%
Some College43%
Bachelor's degree19%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household59%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$76k
Median Household Income
+$35k (2010–19)
94%
Above Poverty
+10% (2010–19)
25 mi
Average Commute
89%
Lived Here Last Year
-8% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K28%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government25%
Private sector46%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts36%
Sales and office24%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van87%
Worked at home13%
Housing
$200k
Median Home Value
+$29k (2010–19)
18%
Built 2000 or Later
$104
Median Monthly Rent
-$446 (2010–19)
46%
Owner-Occupied
-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199926%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K25%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity29%
LP gas69%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Lake
United States45
Minnesota28
Duluth Metro Area25
Carlton County20
Property Crime in Big Lake
United States48
Minnesota45
Duluth Metro Area64
Carlton County47
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (60%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | 1 | 14 |
| Feb | 16 | 1 | 10 |
| Mar | 27 | 1 | 10 |
| Apr | 40 | 2 | 4 |
| May | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Jun | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Nov | 30 | 2 | 10 |
| Dec | 16 | 1 | 14 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Lake
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding19
Tornado8
Coastal Flooding4
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Lake, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Lake, MN
Queen of Peace School
8 miles, E
Lakeview Christian Academy
24 miles, E
Stone Ridge Christian School
24 miles, E
Cathedral School
25 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Big Lake, MN
University of Wisconsin-Superior
25 miles, E
The College of Saint Scholastica
26 miles, E
University of Minnesota-Duluth
27 miles, E
Northland College
83 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Lake, MN
Community Memorial Hospital
8 miles, E
Mercy Hospital
19 miles, S
St Marys Hospital Superior
25 miles, E
Essentia Health St Mary's Medical Center
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Big Lake, MN
Duluth International Airport
22 miles, NE
Range Regional Airport
48 miles, N
Brainerd Lakes Regional Airport
75 miles, W
St. Cloud Regional Airport
105 miles, SW