LakeMN
A town of 442.
442 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Lake’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lake. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Lake
Most working residents leave Lake for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Rochester (39%), Lake City (8%) and Plainview (7%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 81°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 34 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 54% of U.S. towns
Lake beats the Minnesota average on 9 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Lake | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.1% | 9.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.5% | 8.5% |
2.1% of Lake is conserved land
0.4 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | — | 307 |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Lake for work
Where Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lake
Township in Minnesota, United States
Lake Township is a township in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 412 at the 2000 census. Lake Township was originally called Lake City Township when it was organized in 1858, but the name was shortened to its present form after 1872.
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- Population
- 431
- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 781 ft