Battle Lake, MN

Battle Lake, Minnesota

Battle Lake, Minnesota, in Otter Tail county, is 65 miles SE of Fargo, North Dakota (center to center) and 148 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 686 people people live in Battle Lake.

The People and Families of Battle Lake

In Battle Lake, about 61% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Battle Lake, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Battle Lake had a median family income of $36,250. As it happens, more people than usual in Battle Lake are able to work from their homes.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,025) in Battle Lake than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Battle Lake Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Battle Lake, about 79% are lived in by their owners, not renters. It's not uncommon for visitors to rent vacation houses in the city. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Battle Lake is one place with an advantage over most places in Minnesota.

Commuting

In Battle Lake, 83% of commuters drive to work. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 19%
Short Commute Times (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Battle Lake, MN

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Battle Lake Almanac

Battle Lake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Battle Lake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Battle Lake, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Battle Lake High Schools (2004)

BATTLE LAKE SEC.
402 SUMMIT STREET WEST
218-864-5215
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 273 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Battle Lake Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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