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Lucan, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
201 Population 503/sq mi density
$48,125 Median Income $25,236 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $181,264 Zillow
$621 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $621/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Lucan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,088 ft (332 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density503/sq mi
Coordinates44.4102°N, 95.4129°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 3.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience92.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very 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 73 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

421 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 354 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 83 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 38 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 58 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 52 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 64 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 98 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 92 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 100 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 8 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 54 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 79 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE (2,067 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 94 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 69°F (21°C) 3.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.3 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in

Lucan has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.7").

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