Lyle, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mitchell County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
490 Population 645/sq mi density
$59,000 Median Income $31,304 per capita
$105,400 Home Value $191,941 Zillow
$442 Median Rent 24.1% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$59,000 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,400 home value, $442/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lyle 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 38.4 inches. The area receives 47.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,196 ft (365 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density645/sq mi
Coordinates43.5059°N, 92.9412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMitchell County County
Nearest AirportNortheast Iowa Regional (CCY)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 47.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.78"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.08"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability17.5 / 100
Community Resilience85.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 41 fatalities, 910 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 15, 1968 EF5 83 km 13
Oct 14, 1966 EF5 97 km 6
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 57 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 57 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 29 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 40 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 20 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 27 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 65 km 0
Sep 1, 1961 EF4 81 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 44 km 2
May 10, 1953 EF4 67 km 0
Jun 12, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 34 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.2 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.1 in
April 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 5.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 2.0 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.5 in

Lyle has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.8") and January the driest (1.1").

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