Lutsen, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cook County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
234
Population
22/sq mi density
$78,750
Median Income
$51,915 per capita
$347,500
Home Value
$512,761 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
47.5% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,750 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$347,500 home value, $1,013/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lutsen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. The area receives 50.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 16.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.7°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,431 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6744°N, 90.6928°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cook County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 91 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 16.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 3 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 4.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | No Rating |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 34°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.5 in |
Lutsen has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 7°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.8").