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Lester Prairie, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,848
Population
1,848/sq mi density
$87,188
Median Income
$38,575 per capita
$217,000
Home Value
$313,014 Zillow
$735
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$87,188 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$217,000 home value, $735/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Lester Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.7").