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The Lakes, MN

Population
594
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
1,508 ft
Median Home Value
$397,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$87,969
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About The Lakes

The Lakes is a quiet community gathered around Lake Shetek, the largest body of water in southwestern Minnesota, along with nearby Lake Sarah and Lake Maria. Life here is all about the outdoors, making it a popular spot for seasonal cabins, fishing, and relaxed lakefront living. Lake Shetek State Park hugs the southeast shoreline, giving residents quick access to wooded hiking trails, boat launches, and sandy swimming beaches. Tucked between the small towns of Currie and Garvin, it offers a peaceful rural retreat with plenty of open water.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0rating

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