Le Center, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,514 Population 1,496/sq mi density
$66,864 Median Income $33,414 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $331,626 Zillow
$856 Median Rent 27.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
119 Violent Crime/100K 0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$66,864 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $856/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
119 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Le Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,051 ft (320 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density1,496/sq mi
Coordinates44.3866°N, 93.7311°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Sueur County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 39.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 121 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 31 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 1,202 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 91 km 1
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 94 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 67 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 44 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 80 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 54 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 72 km 6
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 45 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 37 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 19 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 38 km
2004 EAGAN 925 66 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 29 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 59 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 39 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Le Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.0").

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