Red Lake, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Beltrami County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,506
Population
296/sq mi density
$55,092
Median Income
$16,732 per capita
$136,000
Home Value
$245,304 Zillow
$426
Median Rent
28.8% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$55,092 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$136,000 home value, $426/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.8 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.3°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,232 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8699°N, 95.0050°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Beltrami County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.2% |
| Unhealthy Days | 4 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 7°F (-14°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
Red Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.4").