Dakota, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · La Crosse County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
276
Population
502/sq mi density
$92,969
Median Income
$48,923 per capita
$223,900
Home Value
$285,756 Zillow
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$92,969 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Dakota experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 677 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 502/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9115°N, 91.3614°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | La Crosse County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0478 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 80.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 16.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in |
Dakota has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.2").