Prior Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Scott County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
27,832
Population
1,709/sq mi density
$130,278
Median Income
$63,391 per capita
$429,900
Home Value
$530,206 Zillow
$1,548
Median Rent
31.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
117
Violent Crime/100K
1,087 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$130,278 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$429,900 home value, $1,548/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
51.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Prior Lake experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 940 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7256°N, 93.4409°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Prior Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.6").