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Lafayette, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nicollet County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
478
Population
379/sq mi density
$95,500
Median Income
$37,980 per capita
$142,700
Home Value
$246,085 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
2,002 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,700 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lafayette 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,017 ft (310 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4471°N, 94.3927°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nicollet County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").