Milaca, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mille Lacs County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,033
Population
887/sq mi density
$49,063
Median Income
$36,134 per capita
$184,900
Home Value
$238,563 Zillow
$854
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
98
Violent Crime/100K
1,239 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$49,063 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$184,900 home value, $854/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Milaca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 887/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7567°N, 93.6513°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mille Lacs County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0425 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Milaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.8").