Nett Lake
Census-designated place in St. Louis County, Minnesota

Nett Lake is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Louis County, Minnesota, with 230 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,296 ft (395 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Orr, 12.5 miles E.
- 230residents (2020 Census)
- 1,296 ftelevation · 395 m
- 1.7 sq miland area · 4.5 km²
- 134 / sq mipopulation density
- 55772ZIP code
About Nett Lake
Nett Lake (Ojibwe: Asabikonezaaga’iganing) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Nett Lake Territory, Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States; located on the shore of Nett Lake. As of the 2020 census, its population was 230.
The community of Nett Lake is located 18 miles west of Orr, and 31 miles northwest of Cook.
Saint Louis County Road 23 (CR 23) (Nett Lake Road) serves as a main route in the community.
The unincorporated community of Nett Lake is located within the Nett Lake Indian Reservation (Bois Forte Indian Reservation).
Between 1907 and 1931, the Nett Lake Boarding and Day School, a Native American residential school, operated in Nett Lake.
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Living in Nett Lake
- Median household income
- $38,750
- Median home value
- $80,000
- Median rent
- $832/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Nett Lake had 230 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 230 |
|---|---|
| Density | 134 per sq mi (52 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Nett Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Louis County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 230 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.72 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Coordinates | 48.1146° N, 93.0811° W |
| ZIP code | 55772 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2745279 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Nett Lake
- Orr12.5 mi E
- Cook26.5 mi SE
- Littlefork29.3 mi NW
- Effie31.9 mi SW
- Big Falls33.9 mi W
- International Falls35.9 mi NW
- Ranier36.1 mi N
- Bigfork36.7 mi SW
- Kinney44.6 mi SE
- Mountain Iron45.4 mi SE
- Virginia48.3 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Nett Lake
What county is Nett Lake in?
Nett Lake is in St. Louis County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Nett Lake, MN?
230 people lived in Nett Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Nett Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Nett Lake is 55772.
What is the elevation of Nett Lake?
1,296 feet (395 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Nett Lake?
Orr (12.5 mi), Cook (26.5 mi), Littlefork (29.3 mi), Effie (31.9 mi), Big Falls (33.9 mi).
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