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Squaw Lake, MN
City in Itasca County, Minnesota.
Population
104
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
128
ZIP codes
0
Squaw Lake and its ZIP codes
Squaw Lake at a glance
- Squaw Lake is 78% denser than Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Squaw Lake, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Itasca County. PPP loans are for Squaw Lake.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,933
16,444 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,669
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$390M
FY 2026, $8,671 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Squaw Lake, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
901
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
17
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
77° / -5°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Squaw Lake, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.8%
U.S. 33.3% +8.5 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
23.4%
U.S. 12.8% +10.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Squaw Lake
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IngerCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.9 |
| FunkleyCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| NorthomeCity | 18 mi | 1.5 |
| BenaCity | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| BlackduckCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| MizpahCity | 21 mi | 3 |
| Ball ClubCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2.8 |
| BigforkCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| Deer RiverCity | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| TenstrikeCity | 26 mi | 3.3 |
| KelliherCity | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| ZempleCity | 27 mi | 0.7 |
| Federal DamCity | 27 mi | 2.2 |
| EffieCity | 28 mi | 3.7 |
| Cass LakeCity | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| Turtle RiverCity | 29 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Squaw Lake, MN in?
- Squaw Lake is in Itasca County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Squaw Lake, MN?
- About 104 people live in Squaw Lake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Squaw Lake?
- Nearby places include Inger (8.7 mi), Funkley (18 mi), Northome (18 mi), Bena (20 mi), Blackduck (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023