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Crime in Lake City summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Lake City. Key points include:
There were 41 total crimes in Lake City in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake City is 768.5 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake City is 75.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Lake City is 693.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Lake City is -63.74% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Lake City Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Lake City / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 41 | 768.5 | 1,862.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 4 | 75.0 | 256.6 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 48.9 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 18.7 | 168.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 37 | 693.5 | 1,606.3 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 7 | 131.2 | 184.7 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 28 | 524.8 | 1,208.5 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 2 | 37.5 | 213.1 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Lake City summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Lake City. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Lake City is 100 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Lake City is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Lake City is $315,643.
The median income in Lake City is $72,244.
Lake City's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Lake City Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Lake City | Minnesota | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Lake City, MN Weather
The average high in Lake City is 55.7° and the average low is 35.2°.
There are 49.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.1 inches of precipitation each year with 42.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Lake City |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 55.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 35.2 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 49.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 32.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 42.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Lake City Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Lake City
The current population in Lake City is 5,034. The population has decreased 6.2% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,034 | 0.3% |
| 2023 | 5,021 | -1.7% |
| 2022 | 5,108 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 5,120 | 1.4% |
| 2020 | 5,050 | -4.0% |
| 2019 | 5,261 | 1.9% |
| 2018 | 5,165 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 5,154 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 5,111 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 5,111 | 0.4% |
| 2014 | 5,093 | 0.4% |
| 2013 | 5,074 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 5,173 | -2.0% |
| 2011 | 5,279 | -1.6% |
| 2010 | 5,367 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Lake City
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Lake City is:
92.6% White with 4,659 White residents.
0.7% African American with 33 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
1.3% Asian with 64 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 14 Other residents.
2.1% Two Or More with 107 Two Or More residents.
3.0% Hispanic with 153 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Lake City | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 92.6% | 75.9% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.7% | 6.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 5.1% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 3.0% | 6.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Lake City
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Lake City is 53.6% female with 2,695 female residents.
Lake City is 46.4% male with 2,338 male residents.
| Gender | Lake City | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 53.6% | 49.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 46.4% | 50.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Lake City for adults over 25
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0.0% of adults in Lake City completed < 9th grade.
3.0% of adults in Lake City completed 9-12th grade.
37.0% of adults in Lake City completed high school / ged.
18.0% of adults in Lake City completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Lake City completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Lake City completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Lake City completed master's degree.
4.0% of adults in Lake City completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Lake City completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Lake City | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 26.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 4.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Lake City, Minnesota
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5.2% of households in Lake City earn Less than $10,000.
3.5% of households in Lake City earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.6% of households in Lake City earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.1% of households in Lake City earn $25,000 to $34,999.
14.4% of households in Lake City earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.8% of households in Lake City earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.4% of households in Lake City earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.7% of households in Lake City earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Lake City earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.4% of households in Lake City earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Lake City | MN | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.6% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.1% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.4% | 9.3% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 15.6% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 19.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 11.2% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
