Fifty Lakes, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
463
Population
16/sq mi density
$79,773
Median Income
$46,245 per capita
$401,000
Home Value
$463,599 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$79,773 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$401,000 home value, /mo rent
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 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. 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 27.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
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 | 27.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.0 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 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").