Squaw Lake
City in Itasca County, Minnesota

Squaw Lake is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, with 98 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,339 ft (408 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Inger, 8.5 miles SE.
- 98residents (2020 Census)
- 1,339 ftelevation · 408 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.1 km²
- 121 / sq mipopulation density
- 56659ZIP code
About Squaw Lake
Squaw Lake ( SKWAW, Ojibwe: Gaa-waawiyegamaag) is a city in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 98 at the 2020 census.
The town center is located along Minnesota State Highway 46. A significant portion of the economy can be attributed to fishing and hunting-related tourism.
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Living in Squaw Lake
- Median household income
- $60,000
- Median home value
- $181,300
- Median rent
- $675/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Squaw Lake had 98 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 98 |
|---|---|
| Density | 121 per sq mi (47 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Squaw Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Itasca County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 98 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.81 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,339 ft (408 m) |
| Coordinates | 47.6207° N, 94.1374° W |
| ZIP code | 56659 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2762284 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Squaw Lake
- Inger8.5 mi SE
- Funkley17.7 mi NW
- Northome18.6 mi N
- Bena19.6 mi S
- Blackduck21.0 mi W
- Mizpah21.0 mi N
- Ball Club21.9 mi SE
- Bigfork24.1 mi E
- Deer River25.2 mi SE
- Tenstrike25.6 mi W
- Zemple26.4 mi SE
- Federal Dam26.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Squaw Lake
What county is Squaw Lake in?
Squaw Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Squaw Lake, MN?
98 people lived in Squaw Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Squaw Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Squaw Lake is 56659.
What is the elevation of Squaw Lake?
1,339 feet (408 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Squaw Lake?
Inger (8.5 mi), Funkley (17.7 mi), Northome (18.6 mi), Bena (19.6 mi), Blackduck (21.0 mi).
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