Fifty Lakes, Minnesota
City · Population 449 · #518 in Minnesota
About Fifty Lakes
Fifty Lakes is a tiny community in northern Minnesota with an estimated population of 449.
Officially, Fifty Lakes is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 29.32 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 15 residents per square mile.
📰 Fifty Lakes News Today
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Fifty Lakes, Minnesota 56448 The Weather Channel · Dec 28
- Darleen Anderson Obituary Oct 16, 2025 brenny.com · Oct 16
- Fifty Lakes and Ideal Township turn to solar to cut energy costs pineandlakes.com · Jan 8
- Vicki Jurek Obituary (2026) - Fifty Lakes, MN - Brenny Family Funeral Chapel - Crosslake Legacy obituary · Jan 14
- Fifty Lakes, MN Dew Point Map WeatherBug · Sep 11
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What Makes Fifty Lakes Unique
- The only place in America named Fifty Lakes — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMinnesota
TypeCity
Population (2024)449
Rank in state#518 of 855
Land area29.32 sq mi
Density15/sq mi
Coordinates46.7655, -94.1178