Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota

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Population in July 2008: 372. Population change since 2000: +7.2%

Males: 181	(48.7%)
Females: 191	(51.3%)

Median resident age:	33.3 years
Minnesota median age:	35.4 years

Zip codes: 55783.

Estimated median household income in 2007: $46,090 (it was $36,875 in 2000)

Sturgeon Lake:	$46,090
Minnesota:	$55,802

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $20,711

Sturgeon Lake:	$20,711
Minnesota:	$29,027

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $119,095 (it was $61,300 in 2000)

Sturgeon Lake:	$119,095
Minnesota:	$213,600

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $132,894; Detached houses: $167,822; In 2-unit structures: $115,295; Mobile homes: $39,830

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Races in Sturgeon Lake:

White Non-Hispanic (98.8%)
Hispanic (0.6%)
American Indian (0.6%)

2008 cost of living index in Sturgeon Lake: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (42.4%), Swedish (19.0%), Norwegian (15.0%), Polish (15.0%), Irish (12.7%), Czech (8.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1074 feet

Land area: 3.48 square miles.

Population density: 107 people per square mile

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For population 25 years and over in Sturgeon Lake

High school or higher: 78.0%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.4%
Unemployed: 7.9%
Mean travel time to work: 28.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Sturgeon Lake city

Never married: 27.6%
Now married: 56.6%
Separated: 1.8%
Widowed: 4.7%
Divorced: 9.3%

3 residents are foreign born

This city:	0.9%
Minnesota:	5.3%

According to our research there were no registered sex offenders living in this city in early 2007.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Sturgeon Lake:	1.1% ($667)
Minnesota:	1.1% ($1,297)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Duluth, MN (43.5 miles , pop. 86,918).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Paul, MN (99.8 miles , pop. 287,151).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (404.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Willow River, MN (2.1 miles ), Moose Lake, MN (2.4 miles ), Denham, MN (2.4 miles) , Kettle River, MN (2.8 miles) , Rutledge, MN (3.0 miles) , Barnum, MN (3.3 miles ), Bruno, MN (3.3 miles) , Kerrick, MN (3.5 miles) .

Single-family new house construction building permits:

1996: 2 buildings, average cost: $78,700
1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $90,300
1998: 5 buildings, average cost: $90,300
1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $101,700
2000: 6 buildings, average cost: $108,200
2001: 3 buildings, average cost: $111,900
2002: 3 buildings, average cost: $116,300
2003: 1 building, cost: $122,900
2004: 1 building, cost: $122,900
2005: 1 building, cost: $122,900
2006: 1 building, cost: $122,900
2007: 1 building, cost: $122,900
2008: 1 building, cost: $122,900

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Latitude: 46.38 N, Longitude: 92.83 W

Area code: 218

Sturgeon Lake household income distribution

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Population change in the 1990s: +116 (+50.2%).

Most common industries for males (%):

Construction (19%)
Public administration (14%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation (11%)
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (10%)
Machinery (5%)
Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)
Educational services (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):

Public administration (17%)
Health care (16%)
Accommodation and food services (15%)
Finance and insurance (9%)
Educational services (9%)
Food and beverage stores (8%)
Arts, entertainment, and recreation (6%)

Most common occupations for males (%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (11%)
Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (10%)
Agricultural workers including supervisors (8%)
Other protective service workers including supervisors (7%)
Construction laborers (7%)
Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
Computer specialists (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)

Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (16%)
Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (8%)
Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6%)
Law enforcement workers including supervisors (6%)
Cooks and food preparation workers (6%)
Cashiers (6%)
Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)

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Average climate in Sturgeon Lake, Minnesota

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Sturgeon Lake-area historical tornado activity is below Minnesota state average. It is 30% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/11/1966, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 30.9 miles away from the Sturgeon Lake city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 6/30/1968, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 17.2 miles away from the city center caused between $500 and $5000 in damages.

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Hospitals/medical centers near Sturgeon Lake:

MERCY HOSPITAL (about 6 miles; MOOSE LAKE, MN)
PINE MEDICAL CENTER (about 19 miles; SANDSTONE, MN)
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 20 miles; CLOQUET, MN)

Political contributions by individuals in Sturgeon Lake, MN

Local government website: www.ci.sturgeon-lake.mn.us

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Sturgeon Lake:

UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-SUPERIOR (about 37 miles; SUPERIOR, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,436)
LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE (about 44 miles; DULUTH, MN; FT enrollment: 2,512)
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA-DULUTH (about 47 miles; DULUTH, MN; FT enrollment: 8,224)
WISCONSIN INDIANHEAD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 61 miles; Shell Lake, WI; FT enrollment: 2,045)
CENTRAL LAKES COLLEGE-BRAINERD (about 64 miles; BRAINERD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,364)
SAINT CLOUD TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 85 miles; ST CLOUD, MN; FT enrollment: 2,183)
ANOKA-RAMSEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 88 miles; COON RAPIDS, MN; FT enrollment: 3,627)

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Notable locations in Sturgeon Lake: Timberline Campground (A), Ray and Marges Resort and Campground (B), Sturgeon Lake City Hall (C), Sturgeon Lake Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Sturgeon Lake include: Faith Lutheran Church (A), Saint Isidore's Catholic Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Isadors Cemetery (1), Sturgeon Lake Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lake: Logan Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

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Drinking water stations with addresses in Sturgeon Lake that have no violations reported:

STURGEON LAKE LITTLE STORE (Population served: 900, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
TIMBERLINE CAMPGROUNDS (Population served: 182, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
RAY AND MARGES RESORT (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
STURGEON LAKE CITY HALL (Address: P.O. Box 98, Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
STURGEON LAKE MOTEL (Address: P.O. Box 215, Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
RED OAK INN (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:

This city:	2.6 people
Minnesota:	2.5 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	67.4%
Whole state:	66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	6.8%
Whole state:	5.3%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	15.3%
Whole state:	7.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:

This city:	3.0%
Whole state:	3.2%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Sturgeon Lake, MN

Sturgeon Lake compared to Minnesota state average:

Unemployed percentage above state average.
Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
Renting percentage significantly below state average.
Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

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Banks with branches in Sturgeon Lake (2009 data):

Woodlands National Bank: Sturgeon Lake Branch at 8981 Market Street, branch established on 1915-03-17. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $117.6 mil, Deposits: $88.8 mil, headquarters in Hinckley, MN, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Mille Lacs Bancorporation, Inc.

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2004 Presidential Election results in Pine County Minnesota:

Most commonly used house heating fuel:
	Utility gas (71%) Wood (12%) Electricity (9%) Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (5%) Bottled, tank, or LP gas (3%)

Religion statistics for Sturgeon Lake

Adherents

Name	Catholic Church	Evangelical Lutheran Church in America	Lutheran Church	Evangelical Free Church of America	Baptist General Conference
Adherents	36.3%	29.6%	12.8%	3.2%	2.9%
Congregations	16.7%	20.8%	10.4%	6.3%	6.3%

Name	Assemblies of God	United Methodist Church	Church of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)	Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints	Other religions
Adherents	2.5%	2.0%	1.8%	1.5%	7.5%
Congregations	4.2%	6.3%	2.1%	2.1%	25.0%

Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function	Full-time employees	Monthly full-time payroll	Average yearly full-time wage	Part-time employees	Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration	0	$0		2	$515
Other Government Administration	0	$0		2	$1,187
Water Supply	0	$0		1	$416
Totals for Government	0	$0		5	$2,118

Sturgeon Lake government finances in 2002:

Charges - All Other: $13,000
Parks & Recreation: $12,000
Current Operations - General - Other: $17,000
Parks & Recreation: $16,000

Regular Highways: $15,000

Fire Protection: $13,000

Financial Administration: $12,000

Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $7,000

Central Staff Services: $6,000

Health Services - Other: $2,000

Solid Waste Management: $1,000
General - Interest on Debt: $3,000
Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $55,000
Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $45,000
Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $10,000
Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $15,000
Special Assessments: $8,000

Interest Earnings: $2,000
Other Capital Outlay - Fire Protection: $7,000
General - Other: $2,000
Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $84,000
State Intergovernmental - General Support: $15,000
All Other: $5,000
Tax - Property: $45,000
NEC: $4,000
Total Salaries & Wages: $10,000

7.60% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($35,396 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.60%
Minnesota average:	7.79%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:

from Chisago County, MN	0.89% ($37,330 average AGI)
from Ramsey County, MN	0.66% ($55,046)
from Hennepin County, MN	0.64% ($37,365)

7.48% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($28,171 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.48%
Minnesota average:	7.84%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:

to Kanabec County, MN	0.66% ($24,954 average AGI)
to Chisago County, MN	0.63% ($28,194)
to Carlton County, MN	0.57% ($27,232)

Strongest AM radio stations in Sturgeon Lake:

WEBC (560 AM; 50 kW; DULUTH, MN)
WDSM (710 AM; 10 kW; SUPERIOR, WI; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WWJC (850 AM; daytime; 10 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WWJC, INC.)
WCCO (830 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: INFINITY MEDIA CORPORATION)
KDAL (610 AM; 5 kW; DULUTH, MN; Owner: MIDWEST COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
WCTS (1030 AM; 50 kW; MAPLEWOOD, MN; Owner: CNTL. BAPT. THEO/AL SEMI MINNEAPOLIS)
KSTP (1500 AM; 50 kW; ST. PAUL, MN; Owner: KSTP-AM, LLC (DELAWARE))
WNMT (650 AM; 10 kW; NASHWAUK, MN; Owner: MIDWEST RADIO NETWORK, L.L.C.)
KFAN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
KTIS (900 AM; 25 kW; MINNEAPOLIS, MN; Owner: NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE)
KPRM (870 AM; 25 kW; PARK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: DE LA HUNT BROADCASTING CORP.)
WBHR (660 AM; 10 kW; SAUK RAPIDS, MN; Owner: HERBERT M. HOPPE)
KKIN (930 AM; 3 kW; AITKIN, MN; Owner: QUARNSTROM MEDIA GROUP, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Sturgeon Lake:

WMOZ (106.9 FM; MOOSE LAKE, MN; Owner: AGATE BROADCASTING, INC.)
WMLA-LP (99.7 FM; MOOSE LAKE, MN; Owner: MOOSE LAKE ADVENTIST BROADCASTING CORPORATION)

TV broadcast stations around Sturgeon Lake:

WDIO-TV (Channel 10; DULUTH, MN; Owner: WDIO-TV, LLC)

National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 1
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total average daily traffic: 530

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Sturgeon Lake)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2

Aircraft: CESSNA 175B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR GO-300 SERIES (175 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 8124T , Serial Number: 17556824, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 11/18/1960
Registrant (Individual): Jared M Montagne, 28236 Oak Bend Way, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783
Aircraft: CESSNA 172F (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: FRANKLIN 6A&6V335 SER (210 HP) (Reciprocating)
N-Number: 8401U , Serial Number: 17252301, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 11/18/1964
Registrant (Individual): Randall M Cichy, 8996 Main St, Sturgeon Lake, MN 55783

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

Fire: 4
Hazardous Condition: 1

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