Welcome to Lake Lillian ...
The city of Lake Lillian is located in Kandiyohi County<1>.
The location of Lake Lillian has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
The pronunciation of Lake Lillian: LIL-li-uhn<3>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Lake Lillian, you might get a feel for it by knowing that during our research the earliest mention that we found (so far) was in a book dated 1895.
A typical abbreviation for Lake Lillian: Lk. Lillian
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Lake Lillian has a population of 234 people<4> (see below for details).
Lake Lillian is 1,100 feet [335 m] above sea level.<5>.
Time Zone: Lake Lillian lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Lake Lillian: (320)
The ZIP code for Lake Lillian: 56253<6>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Lake Lillian had an population of 234 people. This is a decrease of 1.68% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 8.95% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Lake Lillian had a population of 238 people. This makes Lake Lillian the county's 9th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 238 people, the population of Lake Lillian decreased 7.39% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 257 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Lake Lillian.
Communities near Lake Lillian ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Lake Lillian.
- Willmar
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Willmar
- Willmar is located in Kandiyohi County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 19,891 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Willmar <7>
- Olivia
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Olivia
- Olivia is located in Renville County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,310 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Olivia <7>
- Renville
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Renville
- Renville is located in Renville County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,162 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Renville <7>
- Atwater
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Atwater
- Atwater is located in Kandiyohi County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,113 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Atwater <7>
- Hector
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hector have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hector
- Hector is located in Renville County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,041 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hector <7>
- Bird Island
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the south)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bird Island
- Bird Island is located in Renville County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 949 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Bird Island <7>
- Raymond
(18 miles [29 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raymond have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymond
- Raymond is located in Kandiyohi County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 759 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Raymond <7>
- Buffalo Lake
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buffalo Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buffalo Lake
- Buffalo Lake is located in Renville County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 678 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Buffalo Lake <7>
- Grove City
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grove City have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grove City
- Grove City is located in Meeker County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 624 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grove City <7>
- Pennock
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the northwest)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Lake Lillian. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Lake Lillian.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Lake Lillian. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Lake Lillian.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Lake Lillian. See our Newspapers Page for Lake Lillian.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Lake Lillian ...
Looking for more information about Lake Lillian? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Lake Lillian, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Lake Lillian.
Adding Lake Lillian to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Lake Lillian in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Lake Lillian was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found Lake Lillian on a map titled Shell Oil Road Map for Minnesota (1956).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Lake Lillian.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Lake Lillian. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Kandiyohi County: www.co.kandiyohi.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Kandiyohi, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The pronunciation we've provided is our attempt to give a phonetic pronunciation for Lake Lillian. While it might not be exactly right, hopefully it will be close. If we have it wrong or there's a better way to pronounce the name, please contact us through our Feedback Page. |
| <4> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Lake Lillian. |
| <5> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Lake Lillian - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <6> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Lake Lillian). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Lake Lillian or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <7> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |