Battle Lake

City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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Battle Lake is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, with 857 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,358 ft (414 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Clitherall, 4.3 miles E.

About Battle Lake

Battle Lake is a city in Otter Tail County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 857 according to the 2020 census.

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Living in Battle Lake

Median household income
$59,375
Median home value
$257,600
Median rent
$1,052/mo
Median age
57.9
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Battle Lake, MN population

Battle Lake had 857 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census857
Density596 per sq mi (230 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Battle Lake at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyOtter Tail County
TypeCity
Population857 (2020)
Land area1.44 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,358 ft (414 m)
Coordinates46.2849° N, 95.7187° W
ZIP code56515
Official websiteci.battle-lake.mn.us
Census code (GEOID)2703970

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Battle Lake

What county is Battle Lake in?

Battle Lake is in Otter Tail County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Battle Lake, MN?

857 people lived in Battle Lake at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Battle Lake, MN?

The ZIP code of Battle Lake is 56515.

What is the elevation of Battle Lake?

1,358 feet (414 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Battle Lake?

Clitherall (4.3 mi), Underwood (7.4 mi), Vining (8.9 mi), Dalton (12.1 mi), Ottertail (12.3 mi).

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