What is the average RN salary in Lake of the Woods?

The average RN salary in Lake of the Woods is $76,250 per year. This is 18.5% below the U.S. RN median salary of $93,600 and reflects local pay data for the town of Lake of the Woods, which has a population of 8,557 and a lower cost of living index of 90.1.

How many hospitals are in Lake of the Woods?

There are 0 hospitals in Lake of the Woods. Because the town has no hospitals within its limits, nurses typically rely on nearby county hospitals or health systems; the town's population of 8,557 helps explain the absence of in-town acute care facilities.

What is the cost of living in Lake of the Woods?

The cost of living index in Lake of the Woods is 90.1, lower than the U.S. average of 100. Housing and daily expenses are generally cheaper here; with the lower index, residents often pay less for housing compared with national averages, improving local affordability.

Is Lake of the Woods a good place for nurses?

Lake of the Woods can be a mixed option for nurses: direct answer — limited local hospital work is available because there are 0 hospitals in town. The town's lower cost of living index (90.1) and adjusted salary of $84,628 help purchasing power, but commuting to regional hospitals will likely be required.

What is the real purchasing power for nurses in Lake of the Woods?

The adjusted salary (purchasing power) for nurses in Lake of the Woods is $84,628 after accounting for the cost-of-living index of 90.1. Compared to the U.S. RN median of $93,600, local purchasing power reflects lower local prices even though the nominal RN pay is $76,250 in Lake of the Woods.

Can nurses use a multistate compact license to work in Lake of the Woods?

Yes — Virginia is an NLC state, so nurses with a multistate compact license have privileges to practice in Lake of the Woods under their home-state multistate license. That mobility helps nurses live in Lake of the Woods (population 8,557) while working in neighboring Virginia facilities without getting a separate single-state license.

Nursing in Lake of the Woods, VA

Practical guide to nursing in Lake of the Woods, VA — salaries, cost of living, hospitals, climate, and what nurses actually earn after local taxes and rent.