Medicine Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County
4.4
/5.0
A
Great
541
Population
3,182/sq mi density
$161,250
Median Income
$105,496 per capita
$1,014,500
Home Value
$1,155,456 Zillow
$1,025
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$161,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$1,014,500 home value, $1,025/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
71.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Medicine Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 54.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9958°N, 93.4181°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Medicine Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").