Elbow Lake, Minnesota
Quick Statistics
Elbow Lake is a community in Grant County, Minnesota, home to about 1,301 people spread across 1.4 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,417 a year, and a typical home is worth about $126,900. About 45.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 94.0% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 11 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Elbow Lake ranks number 323 of 914 in population, number 609 in median household income, number 618 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Elbow Lake typically top out near 81°F in July, while January nights average about 1°F. The area sees roughly 45 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Barrett, MN | 6.4 mi. | 349 |
| 2. | Wendell, MN | 6.7 mi. | 186 |
| 3. | Ashby, MN | 10.6 mi. | 394 |
| 4. | Dalton, MN | 13.1 mi. | 223 |
| 5. | Norcross, MN | 13.4 mi. | 106 |
| 6. | Evansville, MN | 14.0 mi. | 550 |
| 7. | Hoffman, MN | 14.1 mi. | 730 |
| 8. | Evansville, MN | 14.2 mi. | 242 |
What is the population of Elbow Lake, Minnesota?
Elbow Lake has a population of about 1,301 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Elbow Lake, Minnesota in?
Elbow Lake is located in Grant County, Minnesota.
What is the median home value in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?
The median home value in Elbow Lake is about $126,900, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Elbow Lake is about $27,417 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Elbow Lake, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 31 tornadoes have been recorded in Grant County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Elbow Lake, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 81 degrees and January lows about 1 degrees, with around 45 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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