What are the schools like in Twin Lakes, MN?

Twin Lakes is served primarily by Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.8:1.

What is the median household income in Twin Lakes?

The median household income in Twin Lakes, MN is $62,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Twin Lakes, MN?

Twin Lakes has an average high temperature of 15.2°F in January and 78.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 51.6 inches.

Twin Lakes, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: What is the crime rate in Twin Lakes, MN?

Twin Lakes has a violent crime rate of 470.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1013.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Twin Lakes, MN a Good Place to Live?

Twin Lakes is a small town of 217 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $62,500 and a 3.3% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Twin Lakes stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Twin Lakes is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Twin Lakes city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Twin Lakes metro area.

Metric	Twin Lakes, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$197,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Twin Lakes's violent crime rate is 470.4 per 100,000 residents — 24% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

470.4 /100k

Property Crime

1013.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Twin Lakes is served primarily by Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Twin Lakes, MN	National Avg
School District	Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Twin Lakes sees average highs of 15.2°F in January and 78.5°F in July, with 26.4 inches of annual precipitation and 51.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Twin Lakes, MN
Average High — January	15.2°F
Average High — July	78.5°F
Annual Precipitation	26.4"
Annual Snowfall	51.6"

Demographics

Metric	Twin Lakes, MN	National Avg
Population	217	—
Median Age	32.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	18.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Twin Lakes

Twin Lakes, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56589

Twin Lakes vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Twin Lakes, MN affordable or expensive?

Twin Lakes has a median home value of $197,100 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $62,500.

What is the crime rate in Twin Lakes, MN?

Twin Lakes's violent crime rate is 470.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1013.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Twin Lakes?

Public schools in Twin Lakes are operated by Waubun-Ogema-White Earth Schools. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.8:1. 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Twin Lakes, MN a good place to live?

Twin Lakes, MN has a population of 217, a median household income of $62,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Twin Lakes?

Twin Lakes averages 15.2°F in January and 78.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.4 inches with about 51.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Twin Lakes?

Twin Lakes, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56589.

What is the population of Twin Lakes?

The population of Twin Lakes, Minnesota is 217 with a median age of 32.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Twin Lakes?

Key numbers for living in Twin Lakes: median home $197,100, median household income $62,500, crime index 94 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Twin Lakes side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.