Crosslake, MN

Crosslake, Minnesota

Crosslake, Minnesota, in Crow Wing county, is 80 miles N of St. Cloud, Minnesota (center to center) and 126 miles N of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city has a population of 1,893.

The People and Families of Crosslake

In Crosslake, about 71% of adults are married. Lots of Crosslake people are married off.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places. You'll feel comfortable in Crosslake if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Crosslake had a median family income of $45,990. Crosslake enjoys an educated population. In the city, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in the city.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crosslake Housing

Owners occupy 92% of the housing units in Crosslake. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. The average age of the housing in Crosslake is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Crosslake, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 16%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Crosslake, MN

Comparing Crosslake 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
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
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
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crosslake Almanac

Crosslake Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Crosslake Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Crosslake residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Crosslake, 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

Crosslake Colleges

(List of All Minnesota Colleges)

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