Lake City, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
5,021
Population
1,118/sq mi density
$76,125
Median Income
$42,584 per capita
$234,100
Home Value
$322,021 Zillow
$1,022
Median Rent
31.6% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,125 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,100 home value, $1,022/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake City 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 34.8 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4457°N, 92.2809°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wabasha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Lake City has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").