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Lake City, MN


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Lake City, Minnesota

Lake City, Minnesota, in Wabasha county, is 31 miles N of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 52 miles SE of St. Paul, Minnesota. About 4,950 people people live in Lake City.

The People and Families of Lake City

In Lake City, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake City had a median family income of $47,146.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($500) in Lake City than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lake City Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lake City, about 78% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city.

Commuting

In Lake City, 84% of commuters drive to work. In Lake City, people like to walk or ride bicycles. One alternative to driving in the city is the public transportation system.

High Points

Lake City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Lake City Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Lake City Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lake City Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Lake City Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Lake City People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Lake City, MN

Comparing Lake City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men97
Well-Paid Single Women98
Age of the Population88
Senior Citizens87
Racial Diversity78
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better97
College Educated Adults87
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income85

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times87

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals86
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Affordability of Rents44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime64
Low Property Crime45

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