Wolf LakeMN
A town of 351. Nearly 25.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Wolf Lake stand out
The thing Wolf Lake does most differently from other towns.
351 people, and everyone knows the way
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Nearly a quarter of Wolf Lake is conserved land
42 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Smoky Hills State Forest | 21.7 mi | 5,509 |
| 2. Wolf Lake Sportsman Park | — | 3 |
Most working residents commute out of Wolf Lake
Most working residents leave Wolf Lake for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Park Rapids (30%), Detroit Lakes (8%) and Menahga (8%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
Where working residents work
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Wolf Lake has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 78°, a January night drops to -1°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Wolf Lake is
Wolf Lake beats the Minnesota average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13.
| What stands out | Wolf Lake | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer lonely adults | 26.8% | 31.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 81.3% | 76.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 5.4% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 47% of U.S. communities.
99% of working residents leave Wolf Lake for work
Where Wolf Lake’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Wolf Lake
City in Minnesota, United States
Wolf Lake is a city in Becker County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 71 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 71
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,575 ft
- ZIP code
- 56593
- Area code
- 218