Lismore, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
259 Population 740/sq mi density
$58,490 Median Income $29,093 per capita
$48,900 Home Value $240,607 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,490 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$48,900 home value, $900/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lismore has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.0 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,691 ft (515 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density740/sq mi
Coordinates43.7491°N, 95.9481°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNobles County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.0"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.80"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.5 / 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 High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

556 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 332 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 8 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 49 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 34 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 40 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 78 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 23 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 84 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 100 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 21 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 93 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 76 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 58 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Lismore has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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