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Lake Mills, Iowa

Lake Mills, Iowa, in Winnebago county, is 67 miles SW of Rochester, Minnesota (center to center) and 108 miles S of St. Paul, Minnesota. As of the year 2000 census, 2,140 people lived in Lake Mills.

The People and Families of Lake Mills

In Lake Mills, about 55% of adults are married. Lake Mills is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Lake Mills, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lake Mills had a median family income of $50,345. (Whether or not they're interested in marriage, it's worth noting that there are a lot of high-income single people in Lake Mills.)

Political Inclinations

Lake Mills residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Lake Mills Housing

An estimated 69% of living spaces in Lake Mills are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Lake Mills, 92% of commuters drive to work. Walking to work is pretty rare in the city. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Lake Mills; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLake Mills Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Lake Mills Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Lake Mills, IA

Comparing Lake Mills to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens98
Age of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men76
Racial Diversity68
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income88
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty74
College Educated Adults54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home43
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Affordability of Rents98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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