Lake Crystal, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Blue Earth County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,530
Population
1,480/sq mi density
$77,979
Median Income
$35,343 per capita
$193,800
Home Value
$294,804 Zillow
$644
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
121
Violent Crime/100K
322 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$77,979 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$193,800 home value, $644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Crystal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 995 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1054°N, 94.2191°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Blue Earth County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 31.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Lake Crystal has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.8").