Ely, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
3,239
Population
1,109/sq mi density
$46,042
Median Income
$33,032 per capita
$150,800
Home Value
$285,200 Zillow
$627
Median Rent
33.4% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
125
Violent Crime/100K
716 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,042 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$150,800 home value, $627/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
125 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Ely has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. The area receives 64.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.6°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,448 ft (441 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9056°N, 91.8507°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0389 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 33.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.3 in |
Ely has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.8").