Lino Lakes, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Ramsey County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
21,847 Population 774/sq mi density
$121,800 Median Income $51,704 per capita
$385,000 Home Value $455,684 Zillow
$1,744 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
35 Violent Crime/100K 666 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,800 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$385,000 home value, $1,744/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
35 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lino Lakes experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation887 ft (270 m)
Area33.2 sq mi (86.0 km²)
Population Density774/sq mi
Coordinates45.1555°N, 93.1069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRamsey County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.7%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.4 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively High
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 M3.1 150 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 67 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 18 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 48 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 20 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 29 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 66 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 51 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 75 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 5 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 78 km 2
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 18 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 39 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 97 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 70 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 99 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 12 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 65 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 57 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 62 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 61 km
2009 BU9 4,112 66 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 56 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 57 km
2009 BU11 3,242 62 km
1997 BIG 2,987 59 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 12 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 58 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 63 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 57 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 95 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 91 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 57 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 71 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 66 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Lino Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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