Nett Lake Authority

Nett Lake is a lower-income, family-oriented village of 171 with home prices 4.1× below the Minnesota median.

Nett Lake, Minnesota

Population in Nett Lake stands at 171 — placing it among the smaller communities of Koochiching County, Minnesota. Households here earn a median of $38,750.

Definition and scope

Nett Lake sits within Koochiching County, Minnesota, one of Minnesota's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 8.

Who lives here

Nett Lake has approximately 171 residents. The median age is 38.8 years. Roughly 40% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $80,000.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 2.9%
• Black or African American: 0.6%
• Hispanic or Latino: 1.2%
• Asian: 0.0%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Nett Lake is $38,750. Poverty rate stands at 21.6%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.4%. Educational attainment: 5.5% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Nett Lake:

• Public schools: 7
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 2
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Littlefork Muni/Hanover Airport. Federal court business routes through Koochiching County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,178 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 4a.

References

• Minnesota State Authority — state-level reference for Minnesota.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.