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Eagle Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,268 Population 1,693/sq mi density
$97,161 Median Income $38,434 per capita
$249,600 Home Value $335,461 Zillow
$1,405 Median Rent 18.9% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
125 Violent Crime/100K 469 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$97,161 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$249,600 home value, $1,405/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Eagle Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,012 ft (308 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density1,693/sq mi
Coordinates44.1635°N, 93.8820°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Sueur County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
4 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 37.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 128 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 10 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

557 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 954 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 50 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 75 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 98 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 69 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 81 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 99 km 6
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 89 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 33 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 19 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 26 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 70 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 60 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 36 km
2004 EAGAN 925 93 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 51 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 35 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 66 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Eagle Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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