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Moose Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,297
Population
1,005/sq mi density
$61,576
Median Income
$16,211 per capita
$205,000
Home Value
$272,153 Zillow
$901
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
142
Violent Crime/100K
1,808 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$61,576 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$205,000 home value, $901/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Moose Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,048 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,005/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4503°N, 92.7610°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Moose Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").