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Finland, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lake County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
220 Population 33/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $33,556 per capita
$122,600 Home Value $224,269 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent
39°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 271 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,600 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Finland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 94.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average39.0°F
28% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,473 ft (449 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates47.4321°N, 91.2560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLake County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
60 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 94.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0389 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)5.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience98.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Mar 19, 2018.

Mar 19, 2018 75 km ESE of Atikokan, Canada M2.7 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

34 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 6 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 80 km 2
Oct 10, 2021 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 85 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 70 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 19, 2024 EF1 99 km 0
Jul 18, 2020 EF1 97 km 0
Jul 6, 2017 EF1 85 km 0
Jul 7, 1988 EF1 77 km 0
Sep 5, 1987 EF1 33 km 0
Aug 14, 1978 EF1 74 km 0
Jun 12, 1976 EF1 53 km 0
Apr 14, 1976 EF1 91 km 0
Aug 9, 1971 EF1 75 km 0
May 26, 1958 EF1 54 km 0
Jul 7, 2024 EF0 91 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF0 20 km 0
May 18, 2022 EF0 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: PAGAMI CREEK (85,116 ac, 2011).

Year Name Acres Distance
2011 PAGAMI CREEK 85,116 44 km
2007 HAM LAKE 70,606 89 km
2021 GREENWOOD 28,255 29 km
2006 CAVITY LAKE 26,812 80 km
1995 SAG CORRIDOR 13,842 95 km
2005 WEST ZONE RX BURN 9,523 96 km
1996 WHITEFEATHER LAKE 4,286 94 km
1996 SOUTH TEMPERANCE 4,192 67 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,053 87 km
2006 FAMINE LAKE 4,012 74 km
2019 NW SANDS UNITS I/F/C/A 3,386 89 km
1995 LITTLE GABBRO 3,145 55 km
2010 KEK SPIDER 302 3,039 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,682 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,240 88 km
2006 TURTLE LAKE 2,167 50 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,116 91 km
2006 REDEYE 1,613 81 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,581 92 km
2021 JOHN EK 1,421 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 23°F (-5°C) 1.8 in
April 36°F (2°C) 2.2 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 65°F (19°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.8 in
December 15°F (-10°C) 1.3 in

Finland has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 10°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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