Lilydale, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
752 Population 1,367/sq mi density
$93,393 Median Income $80,079 per capita
$389,300 Home Value $415,273 Zillow
$2,359 Median Rent 43.4% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$93,393 median income, 5.2% unemployment
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Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$389,300 home value, $2,359/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
56.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lilydale experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.5°F
14% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density1,367/sq mi
Coordinates44.9088°N, 93.1308°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDakota County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.2"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 51.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood
Good Days %70.5%
Unhealthy Days1

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 RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.5 / 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)

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 M3.1 147 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 56 fatalities, 1,211 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 63 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 38 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 32 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 21 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 51 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 18 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 98 km 1
May 16, 2017 EF3 85 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 31 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 87 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 50 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 15 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 15 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 77 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 86 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 84 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 76 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 81 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 81 km
2009 BU9 4,112 84 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 75 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 75 km
2009 BU11 3,242 81 km
1997 BIG 2,987 78 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 39 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 76 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 82 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 76 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 98 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 84 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 78 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 75 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.5 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.4 in
April 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 35°F (1°C) 1.3 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 0.7 in

Lilydale has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.5").

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