Battle Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
794
Population
551/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$36,139 per capita
$221,000
Home Value
$442,619 Zillow
$920
Median Rent
32.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$221,000 home value, $920/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Battle Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,383 ft (422 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2849°N, 95.7187°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otter Tail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 68 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Battle Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").