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Lauderdale, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
2,386
Population
5,681/sq mi density
$76,558
Median Income
$44,185 per capita
$273,600
Home Value
$300,991 Zillow
$1,358
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
118
Violent Crime/100K
1,962 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$76,558 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$273,600 home value, $1,358/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
69.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lauderdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 967 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,681/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9944°N, 93.2031°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.06 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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 | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
Lauderdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").