Laporte, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
74 Population 106/sq mi density
$57,500 Median Income $32,593 per capita
$143,200 Home Value $309,655 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,200 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
31.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Laporte has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.6°F
23% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,359 ft (414 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates47.2147°N, 94.7574°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHubbard County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 48.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.29"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience51.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
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: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

201 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 116 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 95 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 63 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 71 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 88 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 95 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 98 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 22, 2013 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF2 82 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 8, 2000 EF2 93 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (37,840 ac, 1991).

Year Name Acres Distance
1991 UNNAMED 37,840 95 km
1990 UNNAMED 32,693 98 km
1987 SANDY LAKE 26,617 98 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,690 99 km
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 93 km
2002 RED LAKE 468 6,076 90 km
2018 RL 029 UNIT 4 5,076 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,970 98 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 42 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,181 81 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,986 92 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,909 79 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 51 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 44 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,775 77 km
2000 RL206 1,774 94 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,637 78 km
2004 BLACKDUCK RIVER 1,620 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.2 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Laporte has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").

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