Lonsdale, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rice County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,789
Population
1,835/sq mi density
$91,719
Median Income
$34,561 per capita
$327,100
Home Value
$373,605 Zillow
$1,293
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
40
Violent Crime/100K
299 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$91,719 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$327,100 home value, $1,293/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lonsdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,835/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4776°N, 93.4242°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rice County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.3 in |
Lonsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.0").