Lakefield, MN

Living in Lakefield

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Bikeability 15
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Walkability 49
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 17
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Affordability 99
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Public Safety 96
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Airports 31
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Hospitals 94
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Colleges 37
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Schools 70
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Residents

1.8k Population +4 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -5 (2010–19)
14% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
58% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate36%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$52k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K28%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office25%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$93k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$447 Median Monthly Rent +$17 (2010–19)
77% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached91%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K39%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity7%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lakefield

United States45
Minnesota28
Jackson County5

Property Crime in Lakefield

United States48
Minnesota45
Jackson County7

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (40%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 15 1 8
Feb 20 1 6
Mar 32 2 8
Apr 46 3 4
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 61 3 0
Oct 48 2 1
Nov 33 2 7
Dec 19 1 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lakefield

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding21
Tornado15
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lakefield, MN

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lakefield, MN

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St Mary's School
22 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Lakefield, MN

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Martin Luther College
55 miles, NE
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Northwestern College
65 miles, SW
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Dordt University
65 miles, SW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Lakefield, MN

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Windom Area Health
14 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Lakefield, MN

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Joe Foss Field
79 miles, W
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