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Elbow Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,158
Population
864/sq mi density
$56,786
Median Income
$32,192 per capita
$118,900
Home Value
$198,053 Zillow
$746
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
3,709 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,786 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elbow Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in |
Elbow Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").