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Lakefield, Minnesota, in Jackson county, is 77 miles E of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 130 miles SW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. About 1,721 people people live in Lakefield.
In Lakefield, about 59% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in Lakefield, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.
Its large mature (over 65) population grounds the city nicely.
In 2000, Lakefield had a median family income of $37,898.
The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Lakefield.
Residents of the city enjoy its low crime rate.
Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lakefield, about 84% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places. If you're looking for affordable rentals, Lakefield is one place with an advantage over most places in Minnesota. The city isn't one of those high-end cities with high property taxes.
In Lakefield, 90% of commuters drive to work. In Lakefield, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in the city enjoy easier drives to work than most people.
Lakefield strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 8% |  |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 13% | |
Comparing Lakefield to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Racial Diversity | | |
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| College Educated Adults |  | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
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| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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