Wood Lake

City in Yellow Medicine County, Minnesota

Aerial view of Wood Lake, Minnesota
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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.

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, MN population

Wood Lake had 381 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census381
Density506 per sq mi (195 per km²)

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

Wood Lake at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyYellow Medicine County
TypeCity
Population381 (2020)
Land area0.75 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Elevation1,060 ft (323 m)
Coordinates44.6513° N, 95.5358° W
ZIP code56297
Census code (GEOID)2771446

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

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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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