Lac qui Parle County
City in Minnesota, United States
Overview
Lac qui Parle County is a tranquil rural destination in western Minnesota, known for its welcoming communities, rich Scandinavian heritage, and scenic river landscapes. Offering quiet small towns and access to one of Minnesota's largest state parks, the area is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a relaxed pace of life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Minnesota
Population
6,719
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
45.00°, -96.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,580
Local Cost
$1,000
Local Income
$2,500
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-7.9°C
Record High
42.1°C
Record Low
-40.3°C
Humidity
71%
Precipitation
639 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MVE
Distance
37 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 76/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.