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Gem Lake, MN
City in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Population
483
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
462
ZIP codes
0
Gem Lake and its ZIP codes
Gem Lake at a glance
- Gem Lake is about 6.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Gem Lake, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ramsey County. PPP loans are for Gem Lake.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$81,311
330,908 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,769
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.45B
FY 2026, $8,048 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Gem Lake, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
560
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
179
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 8°F
33.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Gem Lake, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
9.8%
U.S. 12.1% -2.3 pts
Smoking
10.1%
U.S. 12.8% -2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.6%
U.S. 11.1% -6.5 pts
Cities near Gem Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White Bear LakeCity | 1.6 mi | 8 |
| Vadnais HeightsCity | 1.9 mi | 7 |
| Birchwood VillageCity | 3.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Little CanadaCity | 3.3 mi | 3.9 |
| North OaksCity | 3.7 mi | 6.9 |
| North St. PaulCity | 3.8 mi | 2.9 |
| MahtomediCity | 3.9 mi | 3.5 |
| WillernieCity | 4.1 mi | 0.1 |
| DellwoodCity | 4.2 mi | 2.7 |
| Pine SpringsCity | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ShoreviewCity | 4.7 mi | 10.8 |
| OakdaleCity | 6 mi | 11 |
| Arden HillsCity | 6.2 mi | 8.5 |
| RosevilleCity | 6.4 mi | 13 |
| MaplewoodCity | 6.9 mi | 17 |
| GrantCity | 6.9 mi | 25.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gem Lake, MN in?
- Gem Lake is in Ramsey County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Gem Lake, MN?
- About 483 people live in Gem Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gem Lake?
- Nearby places include White Bear Lake (1.6 mi), Vadnais Heights (1.9 mi), Birchwood Village (3.1 mi), Little Canada (3.3 mi), North Oaks (3.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023