Lake City city, Minnesota
Lake City city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lake City city is a geographic entity located in Goodhue County, Minnesota. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 908. The land area covers 0.83 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 908 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 72.3 yrs | ±4.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 287 | ±51 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 478 | ±91 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 287 | ±51 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 191 | ±76 |
| Median Home Value | $338,600 | ±$18,646 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,033 | ±$525 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $66,875 | ±$31,972 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,903 | ±$5,299 |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | ±4.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 36 | ±23 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±5.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 171 | ±56 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 77.4% | ±7.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 5,306 (2024)
ID: 138644
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: DIRECTOR OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEV
205 W CENTER ST, LAKE CITY MN 55041-1609
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GUS Population: 47,982 (2024)
ID: 184128
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CHAIRPERSON
509 W 5TH ST, STE 104, RED WING MN 55066-2572
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | RED WING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | RED WING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | LAKE CITY, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK | RED WING, MN | |
| Special Education School Nearby | PK-KG | RED WING, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | RED WING, MN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LAKE CITY, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 09-12 | LAKE CITY, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | RED WING, MN | |
| Alternative School Nearby | 08-12 | RED WING, MN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - LAKE CITY
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Hospital | City address association | 500 WEST GRANT STREET, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041 |
(651) 345-5955
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LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 201 S HIGH STREET, LAKE CITY, MN, 55041 |
(651) 345-4013
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PEPIN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 510 2ND ST., PEPIN, WI, 54759 |
(715) 442-4932
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PLUM CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 12.4 mi away | 611 MAIN ST., PLUM CITY, WI, 54761 |
(715) 647-2373
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WABASHA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 168 ALLEGHANY AVE, WABASHA, MN, 55981 |
(651) 565-3927
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RED WING PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.1 mi away | 225 EAST AVENUE, RED WING, MN, 55066 |
(651) 385-3673
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DURAND COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 19.7 mi away | 604 7TH AVE. E., DURAND, WI, 54736 |
(715) 672-8730
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ALMA PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.6 mi away | 312 N. MAIN ST., ALMA, WI, 54610 |
(608) 685-3823
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ELLSWORTH PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 20.9 mi away | 388 W. MAIN ST., ELLSWORTH, WI, 54011 |
(715) 273-3209
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PLAINVIEW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 21.5 mi away | 345 1ST AVENUE NW, PLAINVIEW, MN, 55964 |
(507) 534-3425
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at THEILMAN 1SSW, MN US, located 13.5 miles from Lake City city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.4° | 4.2° | 14.3° | 1.00" | 9.9" |
| February | 29.7° | 7.6° | 18.7° | 1.11" | 12.1" |
| March | 41.6° | 21.2° | 31.4° | 1.99" | 9.0" |
| April | 56.7° | 33.4° | 45.1° | 3.39" | 2.7" |
| May | 69.0° | 45.3° | 57.2° | 4.38" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.0° | 56.5° | 67.7° | 5.30" | 0.0" |
| July | 83.1° | 60.3° | 71.7° | 4.19" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.0° | 58.0° | 69.5° | 4.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 73.6° | 49.1° | 61.4° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.7° | 36.1° | 47.9° | 2.46" | 0.6" |
| November | 43.4° | 24.5° | 34.0° | 1.97" | 2.3" |
| December | 30.0° | 12.8° | 21.4° | 1.25" | 11.7" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake City city | City | 1.4 mi | — |
| Stockholm village | Village | 1.8 mi | — |
| Frontenac CDP | CDP | 4.2 mi | — |
| Pepin village | Village | 6.9 mi | — |
| Maiden Rock village | Village | 7.2 mi | — |
| Bay City village | Village | 11.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2704934172. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.