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Big Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
12,115
Population
5,715/sq mi density
$113,333
Median Income
$40,849 per capita
$291,700
Home Value
$364,916 Zillow
$1,417
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
490 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$113,333 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$291,700 home value, $1,417/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 71.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,311 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,715/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7011°N, 92.6211°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in |
Big Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 10°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").