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Le Sueur, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
4,204 Population 810/sq mi density
$71,563 Median Income $35,796 per capita
$216,700 Home Value $291,790 Zillow
$868 Median Rent 44.1% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$71,563 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$216,700 home value, $868/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Le Sueur 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. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 37.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

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)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation826 ft (252 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²)
Population Density810/sq mi
Coordinates44.4705°N, 93.9018°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Sueur County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.4"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 37.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.53"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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 M3.1 105 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 1,124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 81 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 36 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 70 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 51 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 79 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 59 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 37 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 30 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 16 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 81 km 1
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 54 km
2004 EAGAN 925 69 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 42 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 57 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 37 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Le Sueur has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").

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