Martin Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Anoka County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,203 Population 872/sq mi density
$120,705 Median Income $47,866 per capita
$426,100 Home Value $403,129 Zillow
$1,589 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,705 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$426,100 home value, $1,589/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Martin Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.9°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation909 ft (277 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density872/sq mi
Coordinates45.3834°N, 93.0899°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnoka County County
Nearest AirportNew Richmond Regional (RNH)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 51.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.88"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %78.1%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0430 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.24 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.16 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

407 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,021 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 80 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 26 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 50 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 69 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 42 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 85 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 28 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 74 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 23 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 56 km 2
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 42 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 64 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 90 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 91 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 55 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 47 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 50 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 50 km
2009 BU9 4,112 56 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 47 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 47 km
2009 BU11 3,242 53 km
1997 BIG 2,987 50 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 14 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 48 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 53 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 49 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 76 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 68 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 48 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 47 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 55 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
July 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in

Martin Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.9").

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