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Fifty Lakes, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
463
Population
16/sq mi density
$79,773
Median Income
$46,245 per capita
$401,000
Home Value
$434,576 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
254
Violent Crime/100K
4,191 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,773 median income, 0.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$401,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fifty Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.5°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,346 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 33.2 sq mi (85.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7655°N, 94.1178°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Fifty Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").