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Bingham Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Jackson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
106 Population 133/sq mi density
$86,250 Median Income $37,911 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $173,036 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,206 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$86,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bingham Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.8°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,421 ft (433 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates43.9092°N, 95.0447°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 43.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.1 / 100
Community Resilience75.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 121 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 89 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

479 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 18 fatalities, 375 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 79 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 63 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 90 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 39 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 69 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 74 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 81 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 85 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 97 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 79 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 75 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 64 km 0
Mar 21, 1953 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 81 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 63 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Bingham Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (0.6").

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