Baudette, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake of the Woods County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
1,117 Population 264/sq mi density
$71,042 Median Income $41,078 per capita
$171,000 Home Value $215,214 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 31.7% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,042 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,000 home value, $849/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Baudette has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.2 inches. The area receives 45.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-15°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.4°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-15°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,090 ft (332 m)
Area4.7 sq mi (12.1 km²)
Population Density264/sq mi
Coordinates48.7123°N, 94.5918°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLake of the Woods County County
Nearest AirportBaudette International (BDE)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.2"
39% below US avg
Snowfall 45.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.32"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.36"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score3.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

69 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 5, 2006 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 13, 1983 EF2 52 km 0
Sep 1, 1973 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 25, 1963 EF2 2 km 0
Jul 26, 2021 EF1 98 km 0
Jul 26, 2021 EF1 94 km 0
Aug 9, 2020 EF1 69 km 0
Jun 8, 2020 EF1 52 km 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 32 km 0
Aug 26, 2018 EF1 66 km 0
Jul 11, 2018 EF1 81 km 0
Jul 11, 2018 EF1 76 km 0
Jul 21, 2017 EF1 86 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 31 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF1 81 km 0
Jun 24, 2007 EF1 75 km 0
Aug 5, 2006 EF1 69 km 0
Aug 5, 2006 EF1 72 km 0
Jun 23, 2005 EF1 61 km 0
Aug 25, 2003 EF1 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (131,401 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 131,401 94 km
2003 REINER 36 67,641 98 km
1989 UNNAMED 66,422 96 km
1990 UNNAMED 43,533 88 km
1998 RL3 14,882 90 km
2018 2018 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 13,170 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,281 78 km
1990 UNNAMED 8,025 88 km
2016 2016 HIGHWAY 1 RXB 7,744 91 km
1988 UNNAMED 7,578 71 km
2007 HWYONEBURN 6,124 89 km
1990 UNNAMED 5,817 93 km
2012 HWY 1 2012 5,491 88 km
2007 ADAMS-REINER FIRE 4,965 94 km
2007 RED LAKE 05 4,737 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,625 87 km
2015 PALSBURG FIRE 4,446 62 km
2002 RX 677 3,876 90 km
2007 CARROLL-HAMRE FIRE 3,646 83 km
2007 RL001 3,606 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-15°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.4 in
March 24°F (-5°C) 0.7 in
April 39°F (4°C) 1.0 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.3 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.7 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.4 in

Baudette has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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