Lake Park, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clay County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
573
Population
585/sq mi density
$63,250
Median Income
$34,935 per capita
$160,900
Home Value
$421,412 Zillow
$717
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
140
Violent Crime/100K
559 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,900 home value, $717/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
140 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,343 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8836°N, 96.0976°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in |
Lake Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (0.7").