Lafayette, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nicollet County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
478
Population
379/sq mi density
$95,500
Median Income
$37,980 per capita
$142,700
Home Value
$261,416 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
18.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
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
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. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Lafayette has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").