Heron Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Jackson County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
591
Population
477/sq mi density
$66,607
Median Income
$33,434 per capita
$86,200
Home Value
$114,537 Zillow
$681
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,607 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,200 home value, $681/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Heron Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 48.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.0°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,420 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7981°N, 95.3198°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 75.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in |
Heron Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").