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Forest Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Washington County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
20,678
Population
677/sq mi density
$89,879
Median Income
$45,527 per capita
$375,900
Home Value
$414,576 Zillow
$1,379
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
147
Violent Crime/100K
3,050 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$89,879 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$375,900 home value, $1,379/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
147 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Forest Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 954 ft (291 m) |
| Area | 35.5 sq mi (92.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 677/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2508°N, 92.9669°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.62 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Forest Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").