Silver Lake Public RecordsMinnesota

Silver Lake, a city in McLeod County, MN, had a 2020 population of 866. The median age was about 38 years. Approximately 50.3% of residents were male and 49.7% female. The racial makeup was predominantly White at 94.2%, followed by those identifying as two or more races at 3.5%, and Hispanic or Latino residents at 2.7%. Minor representation includes Asian, Black, and Native American populations, each below 1%.

Silver Lake, in McLeod County, MN, features a homeownership rate of about 77%, with median home values near $225,000 as of 2024. The median rent is approximately $950 monthly. Single-family homes dominate, with some duplexes and small-town homes, mainly in quiet neighborhoods like North End and Central. Property values have risen around 5% year-over-year. Property taxes average 1.2% of assessed value, equating to roughly $2,700 annually on a median home. Renters account for about 23% of residents, reflecting a stable, owner-occupied market in this small, community-oriented city.

Silver Lake, in McLeod County, MN, lacks a hospital within city limits; residents typically use Glencoe Regional Health (15 miles away) or Hutchinson Health (13 miles away). Silver Lake Clinic serves local patients, with family medicine and basic care. Approximately 95% of county residents have health insurance (U.S. Census, 2021). The population skews older, median age 38. Common health concerns include hypertension, diabetes, and obesity (county rates: 29%, 11%, and 35% respectively). Healthcare providers per 1,000 residents in McLeod County is about 1.7, slightly lower than the state average.

Silver Lake, Mcleod County, MN, is served mainly by the Glencoe-Silver Lake School District, with no high schools directly in Silver Lake but access to Glencoe-Silver Lake High School (~4 miles away), which has a graduation rate around 92%. There are no colleges in Silver Lake; about 15% of residents hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. The area boasts one elementary school (Helen Baker Elementary), solid school safety ratings (no major incidents reported recently), and offers special education and adult learning programs. Educational program scores average a B+ on school ratings websites.

Silver Lake, a small city in McLeod County, MN, primarily relies on personal vehicles, with over 95% of residents commuting by car and a vehicle ownership rate exceeding 90%. Public transit options are minimal, reflected by a public transit usage rate of less than 1%. The average one-way commute time is about 29 minutes, slightly above the national average. Local roads and nearby highways, such as MN State Highway 7, support connectivity. Major employment hubs include manufacturing and healthcare facilities in Silver Lake and neighboring cities like Hutchinson and Glencoe.