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Minnesota Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
621 Population 383/sq mi density
$62,875 Median Income $35,508 per capita
$126,600 Home Value $197,123 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,875 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Minnesota Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 40.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,038 ft (316 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density383/sq mi
Coordinates43.8419°N, 93.8290°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFaribault County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.5"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 40.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.0 / 100
Community Resilience87.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

578 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 459 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 33 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 44 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 25 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 69 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 36 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 49 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 56 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 78 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 74 km 2
May 28, 1974 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 12, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 44 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 76 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.5 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Minnesota Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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