Lake Shore, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Crow Wing County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
1,117
Population
88/sq mi density
$96,923
Median Income
$57,843 per capita
$532,500
Home Value
$756,658 Zillow
$982
Median Rent
12.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,923 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$532,500 home value, $982/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Shore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,254 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5043°N, 94.3665°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crow Wing County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in |
Lake Shore has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").