Lakefield, MN
Living in Lakefield
Bikeability
15
Walkability
49
Commute
90
Public Transit
17
Affordability
99
Public Safety
96
Airports
31
Hospitals
94
Colleges
37
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
70
1←Poor
Great→100
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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lakefield, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lakefield, MN
Immanuel Lutheran School
0 miles, N
St Johns Lutheran School
9 miles, NW
Worthington Christian School
21 miles, W
St Mary's School
22 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Lakefield, MN
Martin Luther College
55 miles, NE
Southwest Minnesota State University
61 miles, NW
Northwestern College
65 miles, SW
Dordt University
65 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lakefield, MN
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Windom Area Health
14 miles, N
Lakes Regional Healthcare
18 miles, S
Sanford Medical Center Worthington
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Lakefield, MN
Joe Foss Field
79 miles, W
Sioux Gateway Airport-Brig Gen Bud Day Field
107 miles, SW
Rochester International Airport
134 miles, E