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Nett Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Koochiching County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
183 Population 106/sq mi density
$35,000 Median Income $21,662 per capita
$842 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
189 Violent Crime/100K 2,573 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,000 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nett Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 65°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average36.7°F
32% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average65°F (18°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,300 ft (396 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates48.1146°N, 93.0811°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyKoochiching County County
Nearest AirportFalls International/Einarson Field (INL)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.0"
24% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score31.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.4 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

38 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 18 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 78 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 60 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 94 km 0
Sep 1, 1973 EF2 66 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 90 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF2 73 km 0
Sep 6, 1959 EF2 50 km 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 48 km 0
Jul 17, 2019 EF1 21 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF1 97 km 0
Jun 8, 1993 EF1 83 km 0
Jun 12, 1980 EF1 46 km 0
Aug 14, 1978 EF1 89 km 0
Jul 19, 1978 EF1 94 km 0
Apr 14, 1976 EF1 75 km 0
Aug 24, 1975 EF1 59 km 0
Aug 25, 1974 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 19, 1971 EF1 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

10 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: WEST ZONE RX BURN (9,523 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 WEST ZONE RX BURN 9,523 65 km
1996 WHITEFEATHER LAKE 4,286 86 km
1992 UNNAMED 4,053 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,874 41 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,581 65 km
2004 SECTION 33 WFU 1,064 46 km
2016 FOSS LAKE 917 78 km
2021 BEZHIK 805 69 km
2003 FEN 619 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 558 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 4°F (-16°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 11°F (-12°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 24°F (-5°C) 1.1 in
April 38°F (4°C) 1.7 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
June 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 65°F (18°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.9 in

Nett Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 4°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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