Medicine Lake 67 Good
Medicine Lake Livability #382 ranked city in Minnesota#9,446 ranked city in the USARanks better than 67% of areas
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Pros and Cons of Living in Medicine Lake

PROS
  • Commute Commute

    High scores in the commute category could indicate that this area offers short commute times to work and readily available public transportation options.

  • Crime Crime

    This area is characterized by a crime rate, per 100,000 individuals, that falls well below the national average, indicating its potential as a very safe place to live.

  • Employment Employment

    This area scores extremely well in the employment category. This is primarily due to the combination of low unemployment rates, higher median home income and income per capita.

CONS
  • Amenities Amenities

    It appears that many amenities may not be conveniently situated within walking distance, potentially necessitating the use of a vehicle or public transit.

  • Cost Of Living Cost Of Living

    Residents of this area contend with a high cost of living, resulting in increased expenditures for everyday goods and services, housing, utilities and health care.

  • Health & Safety Health & Safety

    Factors like poor air quality and the absence of essential health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and pharmacies could have played a role in the low score in this category.

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      Medicine Lake transportation information

      Statistic Medicine Lake Minnesota National
      Average one way commute18min23min26min
      Workers who drive to work73.8%78.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool5.1%8.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.8%3.5%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle1.7%0.8%0.6%
      Workers who walk4.2%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home14.3%5.3%4.6%
      Source: The Medicine Lake, MN data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).