Mountain Lake, Minnesota
Quick Statistics
Mountain Lake is a community in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, home to about 2,070 people spread across 1.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $32,487 a year, and a typical home is worth about $143,100. About 34.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 92.9% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Minnesota towns GeoStat tracks, Mountain Lake ranks number 259 of 914 in population, number 490 in median household income, number 573 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Mountain Lake typically top out near 84°F in July, while January nights average about 8°F. The area sees roughly 44 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Mountain Lake, MN | 0.1 mi. | 384 |
| 2. | Bingham Lake, MN | 6.2 mi. | 95 |
| 3. | Butterfield, MN | 6.7 mi. | 213 |
| 4. | Butterfield, MN | 6.8 mi. | 535 |
| 5. | Darfur, MN | 9.0 mi. | 74 |
| 6. | Odin, MN | 10.5 mi. | 126 |
| 7. | Odin, MN | 10.5 mi. | 170 |
| 8. | Windom, MN | 10.6 mi. | 4,799 |
What is the population of Mountain Lake, Minnesota?
Mountain Lake has a population of about 2,070 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Mountain Lake, Minnesota in?
Mountain Lake is located in Cottonwood County, Minnesota.
What is the median home value in Mountain Lake, Minnesota?
The median home value in Mountain Lake is about $143,100, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Mountain Lake, Minnesota?
The median personal income in Mountain Lake is about $32,487 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Mountain Lake, Minnesota?
Since 1950, 26 tornadoes have been recorded in Cottonwood County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Mountain Lake, Minnesota?
Typical July highs run about 84 degrees and January lows about 8 degrees, with around 44 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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