Twin LakesMN
A town of 132, platted in 1858.
Is Twin Lakes a good place to live?
19% of the land in Twin Lakes is conserved, above both Minnesota’s towns (4.7%) and U.S. towns (4.3%). Twin Lakes has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
132 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Twin Lakes: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Twin Lakes, 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 Twin Lakes.
More of Twin Lakes’ residents live below the poverty line than in the typical Minnesota or U.S. town
In Twin Lakes, the income of the median household is $55,000, against $90,000 in Minnesota’s towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The top destinations are Albert Lea (38%), Rochester (7%) and Owatonna (4%). Half of commuters travel less than 11 miles.
| Twin Lakes | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 22% | 7% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $55,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Twin Lakes keeps 19.4% of its land conserved
Trails total 0.3 miles in 1 park or preserve. In Twin Lakes, the density of trails is 0.6 miles per square mile. One park or preserve covers 39 acres here.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ann & Leo Donahue Wildlife Management Area | — | 39 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Twin Lakes’ year
In July, afternoons reach 81°; in January, nights fall to 7°, and about 40 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Twin Lakes is
77% of Twin Lakes adults had a checkup this year. Against the Minnesota average, Twin Lakes comes out ahead on 2 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 7. Two figures for adults here: 37% have high blood pressure, 31% sleep under 7 hours.
| Twin Lakes | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 30% | 33% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 31% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 30% | 36% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 14% | 14% |
| What stands out | Twin Lakes | MN |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 80.2% | 76.1% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 88% | 85.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.1% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards: moderate risk in Twin Lakes, mostly inland flooding
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Twin Lakes after 2 declared disasters, most recently in 2024. On expected storm and flood damage, Twin Lakes sits below three fifths of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Twin Lakes break down as 34% from inland flooding and 21% from tornadoes.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Twin Lakes
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Twin Lakes; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Twin Lakes residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
100% of working residents leave Twin Lakes for work
Where Twin Lakes’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Twin Lakes
City in Minnesota, United States
Twin Lakes is a city in Freeborn County, Minnesota, United States, near Albert Lea. The population was 134 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,247 ft
- ZIP code
- 56089
- Area code
- 507
Questions about Twin Lakes
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Twin Lakes, MN a good place to live?
Twin Lakes has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.