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Crime in Big Lake summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Big Lake. Key points include:
There were 53 total crimes in Big Lake in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Big Lake is 415.7 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Big Lake is 47.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Big Lake is 368.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Big Lake is -80.38% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Big Lake Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Big Lake / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 53 | 415.7 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 6 | 47.1 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 7.8 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 23.5 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 47 | 368.7 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 3 | 23.5 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 38 | 298.1 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 6 | 47.1 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Big Lake summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Big Lake. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Big Lake is 106 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Big Lake is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Big Lake is $368,167.
The median income in Big Lake is $120,549.
Big Lake's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Big Lake Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Big Lake | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 118 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Big Lake, MN Weather
The average high in Big Lake is 54.4° and the average low is 33.8°.
There are 56.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 30.4 inches of precipitation each year with 42.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Big Lake |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 54.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 33.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 56.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 30.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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How do I put Big Lake, MN in a nutshell- I've spent many years on and off in this place, and ultimately, it always steals my joy, my passion, and my energy for life.
It's fun to go to the bar, because honestly that's about the only good thing there is to do, in order to hamper the fact the Big Lake is literally sucking your will to live.
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Big Lake Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Big Lake
The current population in Big Lake is 12,367. The population has increased 28.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,367 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 12,115 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 11,857 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 11,614 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 11,085 | 2.1% |
| 2019 | 10,856 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 10,699 | 1.7% |
| 2017 | 10,516 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 10,393 | 1.1% |
| 2015 | 10,285 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 10,230 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 10,148 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 10,029 | 1.6% |
| 2011 | 9,867 | 2.2% |
| 2010 | 9,659 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Big Lake
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Big Lake is:
83.5% White with 10,323 White residents.
4.3% African American with 527 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 243 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 16 Other residents.
2.8% Two Or More with 345 Two Or More residents.
7.1% Hispanic with 884 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Big Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.5% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.3% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 7.1% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Big Lake
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Big Lake is 50.3% female with 6,222 female residents.
Big Lake is 49.7% male with 6,145 male residents.
| Gender | Big Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.3% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.7% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Big Lake for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Big Lake completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Big Lake completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Big Lake completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Big Lake completed some college.
17.0% of adults in Big Lake completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Big Lake completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Big Lake completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Big Lake completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Big Lake completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Big Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 17.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Big Lake, Minnesota
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1.8% of households in Big Lake earn Less than $10,000.
1.6% of households in Big Lake earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.1% of households in Big Lake earn $15,000 to $24,999.
1.7% of households in Big Lake earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.2% of households in Big Lake earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.5% of households in Big Lake earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Big Lake earn $75,000 to $99,999.
28.8% of households in Big Lake earn $100,000 to $149,999.
20.1% of households in Big Lake earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.8% of households in Big Lake earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Big Lake | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.8% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.1% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 1.7% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.2% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 28.8% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 20.1% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
