Lake City Authority

Lake City is a middle-income small town of 5,034 with home prices 1.4× below the Minnesota median.

Lake City, Minnesota

In Goodhue County, Minnesota, Lake City anchors a community of 5,034. The median household income stands at $72,244.

Definition and scope

Lake City is a chartered municipality within Goodhue County, Minnesota, Minnesota. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 2 and is part of the Red Wing, MN metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Lake City has approximately 5,034 residents. The median age is 49.1 years. Roughly 79% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $238,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 92.6%
• Black or African American: 0.7%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%
• Asian: 1.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Lake City is $72,244. Poverty rate stands at 5.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.4%. Educational attainment: 28.4% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Lake City:

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

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Airwolfe Airport. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Wabasha County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Red Wing, Minnesota.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 710 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 4b.

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.