Ghent, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lyon County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
455
Population
1,468/sq mi density
$72,500
Median Income
$37,941 per capita
$154,700
Home Value
$198,619 Zillow
$941
Median Rent
36.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,700 home value, $941/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ghent has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,468/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5116°N, 95.8926°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 2 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very 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, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Ghent has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.9").