Lakefield is a city in Jackson County, Minnesota, United States.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.28 square miles (3.32 km2), all land.

There were 838 housing units at an average density of 654.7 per square mile (252.8/km2).

35.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 19.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

34.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 20.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Lakefield is located in Minnesota's 1st congressional district, represented by Republican Jim Hagedorn.

At the state level, Lakefield is located in Senate District 22, represented by Republican Bill Weber (politician), and in House District 22B, represented by Republican Rod Hamilton.