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Cost of Living in Lake Henry, MN

Population: 80 | Minnesota

81
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Lake Henry is 19% less expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
41
Home Values
89
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Lake Henry, MN: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 81, Lake Henry, MN is a very affordable place to live. Living here is 19% cheaper than the national average and in line with the Minnesota state average. Lake Henry is a small community of 80 residents.

The median household income in Lake Henry is $103,036, which is 37% higher than the national median of $75,149.

Climate is another factor for anyone considering a move to Lake Henry. The area sees an average annual temperature of 42.9°F, with summers averaging 68°F and winters around 15°F. Annual rainfall totals 28.5 inches spread over roughly 111 days. Cold winters mean higher heating bills, an important cost-of-living consideration.

Everyday prices in the St. Cloud, MN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$103,036
vs US Median ($75,149)
+37%

Housing

Median Home Value
$123,800
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$863/mo

Everyday Prices in Lake Henry

BLS Average Prices for the St. Cloud, MN (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.97
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.91
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.79
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.02
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-11% vs US

Climate in Lake Henry

NOAA 30-year normals (1991-2020)

42.9°F
Avg Temperature
28.5"
Rainfall / Year
111d
Rainy Days / Year
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
High °F 21 26 39 54 68 77 82 79 71 56 39 26
Avg °F 12 16 29 43 56 66 70 68 60 46 31 18
Low °F 3 7 20 32 45 55 59 56 48 36 23 10
Rain" 0.7 0.8 1.6 2.6 3.7 3.8 3.6 4.0 3.0 2.6 1.4 0.9

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