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La Prairie, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
621
Population
376/sq mi density
$75,192
Median Income
$31,100 per capita
$202,300
Home Value
$250,379 Zillow
$1,542
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
218
Violent Crime/100K
3,512 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$75,192 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$202,300 home value, $1,542/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
La Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. The area receives 59.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,285 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.2300°N, 93.4914°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Itasca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in |
La Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").