Lake Wilson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
227
Population
554/sq mi density
$59,375
Median Income
$34,500 per capita
$92,800
Home Value
$285,903 Zillow
$750
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,800 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Wilson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,654 ft (504 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 554/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9954°N, 95.9546°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Nobles County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Lake Wilson has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.6").