Crosslake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Crow Wing County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,648
Population
103/sq mi density
$85,000
Median Income
$56,248 per capita
$540,200
Home Value
$434,576 Zillow
$1,105
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
41
Violent Crime/100K
573 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$540,200 home value, $1,105/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
41 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Crosslake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,230 ft (375 m) |
| Area | 36.9 sq mi (95.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 103/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6782°N, 94.1020°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crow Wing County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in |
Crosslake has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").