Madison Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,178 Population 860/sq mi density
$84,833 Median Income $46,514 per capita
$281,300 Home Value $454,106 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
76 Violent Crime/100K 531 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,833 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$281,300 home value, $829/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
76 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
4.0 / 5.0
36.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Madison Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.9 inches. The area receives 38.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.3°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density860/sq mi
Coordinates44.2081°N, 93.8179°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Sueur County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.9"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 38.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 M3.1 129 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 954 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 51 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 78 km 5
May 6, 1965 EF4 75 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 64 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 93 km 6
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 87 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 65 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 68 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 37 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 29 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 71 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 81 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 32 km
2004 EAGAN 925 86 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 44 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 42 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 60 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.1 in

Madison Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.6") and February the driest (0.8").

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