Mountain Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Watonwan County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,833
Population
1,125/sq mi density
$59,115
Median Income
$27,279 per capita
$118,900
Home Value
$161,925 Zillow
$833
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
363
Violent Crime/100K
207 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,115 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
363 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 43.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.8°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,299 ft (396 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9401°N, 94.9277°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Watonwan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.1 in |
Mountain Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.8").