Detroit Lakes, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Becker County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
10,002
Population
845/sq mi density
$62,123
Median Income
$46,126 per capita
$246,200
Home Value
$375,255 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
171
Violent Crime/100K
1,555 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,123 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$246,200 home value, $925/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Detroit Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,344 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 15.2 sq mi (39.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8076°N, 95.8466°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Becker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 83.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0425 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in |
Detroit Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.7").