Elbow Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
78
Population
864/sq mi density
$30,000
Median Income
$16,286 per capita
$120,800
Home Value
$204,755 Zillow
$600
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$30,000 median income, 21.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $600/mo rent
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elbow Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,574 ft (480 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 864/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1467°N, 95.5441°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahnomen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Elbow Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 7°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").