Lester Prairie, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
1,848
Population
1,848/sq mi density
$87,188
Median Income
$38,575 per capita
$217,000
Home Value
$326,874 Zillow
$735
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,188 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,000 home value, $735/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lester Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8833°N, 94.0370°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLeod County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Lester Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").