La Salle, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
53 Population 589/sq mi density
$54,375 Median Income $29,409 per capita
$79,000 Home Value $118,909 Zillow
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
La Salle 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. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 50.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,035 ft (315 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density589/sq mi
Coordinates44.0711°N, 94.5713°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 50.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.80"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 109 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 47 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

506 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 27 fatalities, 607 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 95 km 9
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 93 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 78 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 89 km 6
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 91 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 33 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 22 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 40 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 95 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 95 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 91 km 2
May 6, 1965 EF3 75 km 0
Mar 21, 1953 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 92 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 91 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.6 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

La Salle has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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