Lancaster, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kittson County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
344
Population
148/sq mi density
$65,313
Median Income
$34,557 per capita
$118,200
Home Value
$161,332 Zillow
$680
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,313 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,200 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lancaster has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.3 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.1°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.8582°N, 96.8014°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kittson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Lancaster has a seasonal temperature swing of 64°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.5").