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Lynd, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Lyon County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
570
Population
491/sq mi density
$79,375
Median Income
$27,855 per capita
$170,000
Home Value
$237,326 Zillow
$737
Median Rent
25.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
253
Violent Crime/100K
2,449 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$79,375 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Lynd has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.9 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.1°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,271 ft (387 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 491/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4018°N, 95.8741°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0468 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Lynd has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.6").