Wood Lake
City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

Wood Lake is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, with 381 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,060 ft (323 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hanley Falls, 5.0 miles NW.
- 381residents (2020 Census)
- 1,060 ftelevation · 323 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.0 km²
- 506 / sq mipopulation density
- 56297ZIP code
About Wood Lake
Wood Lake is a city in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 381 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Wood Lake
- Median household income
- $65,000
- Median home value
- $91,700
- Median rent
- $628/mo
- Median age
- 47.7
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Wood Lake had 381 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 381 |
|---|---|
| Density | 506 per sq mi (195 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Wood Lake at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Yellow Medicine County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 381 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.75 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (323 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.6513° N, 95.5358° W |
| ZIP code | 56297 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2771446 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Wood Lake
- Hanley Falls5.0 mi NW
- Echo6.4 mi E
- Cottonwood7.6 mi W
- Belview10.6 mi E
- Granite Falls10.8 mi N
- Hazel Run11.1 mi NW
- Vesta11.6 mi SE
- Sacred Heart12.8 mi NE
- Seaforth15.6 mi SE
- Milroy16.2 mi S
- Delhi16.3 mi E
- Clarkfield16.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Wood Lake
What county is Wood Lake in?
Wood Lake is in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Wood Lake, MN?
381 people lived in Wood Lake at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Wood Lake, MN?
The ZIP code of Wood Lake is 56297.
What is the elevation of Wood Lake?
1,060 feet (323 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Wood Lake?
Hanley Falls (5.0 mi), Echo (6.4 mi), Cottonwood (7.6 mi), Belview (10.6 mi), Granite Falls (10.8 mi).
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