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Lakeland, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,510 Population 726/sq mi density
$101,339 Median Income $55,948 per capita
$357,700 Home Value $393,283 Zillow
$1,644 Median Rent 36.7% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
27 Violent Crime/100K 676 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$101,339 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$357,700 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
27 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakeland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.4°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation743 ft (226 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density726/sq mi
Coordinates44.9532°N, 92.7666°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Regional (RNH)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience53.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,059 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 35 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 53 km 0
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 99 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 61 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 41 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 48 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 80 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 70 km 0
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 58 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 34 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 92 km 2
May 15, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 43 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 37 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 42 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 99 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 49 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNITS 37 38 39 A (4,879 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 92 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 96 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 96 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 91 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 92 km
2009 BU11 3,242 97 km
1997 BIG 2,987 94 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 44 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 93 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 98 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 92 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 91 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 94 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 92 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 98 km
1995 UNIT 16 1,570 98 km
1992 UNIT 25 1,460 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,280 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Lakeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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