Babbitt, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,420
Population
13/sq mi density
$54,318
Median Income
$33,127 per capita
$96,000
Home Value
$151,517 Zillow
$726
Median Rent
17.2% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
146
Violent Crime/100K
73 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,318 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $726/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Babbitt has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 83.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
4°F Jan (-16°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 4°F (-16°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,606 ft (490 m) |
| Area | 106.7 sq mi (276.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6431°N, 91.9283°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0389 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4°F (-16°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in |
Babbitt has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 4°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.9").