Battle Lake
City in Otter Tail County, Minnesota

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.
- 857residents (2020 Census)
- 1,358 ftelevation · 414 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 596 / sq mipopulation density
- 56515ZIP code
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 had 857 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 857 |
|---|---|
| Density | 596 per sq mi (230 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Battle Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Otter Tail County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 857 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.44 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,358 ft (414 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.2849° N, 95.7187° W |
| ZIP code | 56515 |
| Official website | ci.battle-lake.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2703970 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Battle Lake
- Clitherall4.3 mi E
- Underwood7.4 mi W
- Vining8.9 mi E
- Dalton12.1 mi SW
- Ottertail12.3 mi NE
- Henning13.6 mi E
- Ashby13.9 mi S
- Urbank14.9 mi SE
- Richville15.9 mi N
- Millerville16.8 mi SE
- Fergus Falls17.1 mi W
- Dent18.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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