Lake TownshipMN
A town of 432.
Is Lake Township a good place to live?
Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
432 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Lake Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Lake Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Lake Township.
Most of Lake Township’s workers commute out: the town has 0.0 jobs for each of them
Lake Township’s average trip to work comes in at 21 minutes. Among residents here, 3.8% live below the poverty line, where Minnesota’s towns sit at 7% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The top destinations are Rochester (39%), Lake City (8%) and Plainview (7%). Half of commuters travel less than 28 miles.
| Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 14% | 11% |
| Average trip to work | 21 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $97,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Lake Township stands out in Minnesota and nationally: the median age there is higher
Among adults 25 and older in Lake Township, 36% hold a bachelor’s degree or more, above both the Minnesota town median (33%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). 19% of Lake Township residents are under 18. Adults 35 to 64 are 48% of residents (38% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 14% of residents (22% statewide).
| Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.6 years | 39.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Under 18 | 19% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 36% | 33% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 20% | 18% | 18% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
53% women, 47% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.5 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women. Among residents 65 to 74, 71% are men (MN 49%). Median age: women 50.7, men 54.9.
| Lake Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 5% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 13.6% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 9.3% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.8% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 3.6% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.5% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 24.7% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.1% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 2.5% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.5% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.6% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 14.7% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.8% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 11.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 400, single groups can be off by several points
In Lake Township, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
The typical July afternoon high in Lake Township is 81°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A smaller share of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Lake Township than in most of Minnesota or the rest of the country
78% of adults had a checkup this year in Lake Township. Of 32 CDC measures, Lake Township beats the Minnesota average on 9 and trails it on 7.
| Lake Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 25% | 23% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 30% | 36% |
| What stands out | Lake Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.1% | 9.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.5% | 8.5% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Lake Township keeps 2.1% of its land conserved
Across 1 park or preserve: 0.4 miles of trail. Lake Township has one park or preserve, 307 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Richard J. Dorer Memorial Hardwood State Forest | — | 307 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Moderate risk in Lake Township, with inland flooding at the top
60% of Lake Township’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by tornadoes at 15%. Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Lake Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Lake Township; the nearest are
About 7 of every 100 Lake Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Lake Township for work
Where Lake Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Lake Township
Township in Minnesota, United States
Lake Township is a township in Wabasha County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 412 at the 2000 census. Lake Township was originally called Lake City Township when it was organized in 1858, but the name was shortened to its present form after 1872.
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- Area
- 30 sq mi
- Elevation
- 781 ft
Questions about Lake Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Lake Township, MN a good place to live?
Lake Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.