Mountain Lake, MN
Living in Mountain Lake
Bikeability
11
Walkability
40
Commute
100
Public Transit
13
Affordability
100
Public Safety
87
Airports
42
Hospitals
91
Colleges
46
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
49
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.1k
Population
+86 (2010–19)
38 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
12%
College-Educated
-4% (2010–19)
62%
Family Households
-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Asian14%
Black2%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$40k
Median Household Income
+$342 (2010–19)
84%
Above Poverty
-7% (2010–19)
15 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector68%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation33%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$75k
Median Home Value
+$600 (2010–19)
6%
Built 2000 or Later
$438
Median Monthly Rent
+$57 (2010–19)
62%
Owner-Occupied
-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached75%
Multiple units3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K19%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K7%
$250K to $299K1%
$400K to $499K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mountain Lake
United States45
Minnesota28
Cottonwood County15
Property Crime in Mountain Lake
United States48
Minnesota45
Cottonwood County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 20 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 32 | 2 | 9 |
| Apr | 46 | 3 | 3 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 48 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 33 | 2 | 6 |
| Dec | 19 | 1 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mountain Lake
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding25
Tornado18
Blizzard12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mountain Lake, MN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mountain Lake, MN
Mountain Lake Christian School
0 miles, NW
St Pauls Lutheran School
15 miles, E
Immanuel Lutheran School
22 miles, SW
St Johns Lutheran School
24 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Mountain Lake, MN
Martin Luther College
34 miles, NE
Minnesota State University-Mankato
48 miles, E
Bethany Lutheran College
49 miles, E
Gustavus Adolphus College
54 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mountain Lake, MN
Windom Area Health
10 miles, SW
Mayo Clinic Health System-St James
15 miles, E
Mayo Clinic Health System-Springfield
21 miles, N
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
22 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Mountain Lake, MN
Joe Foss Field
94 miles, W
St. Cloud Regional Airport
119 miles, N
Rochester International Airport
121 miles, E