Squaw Lake, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
133 Population 164/sq mi density
$61,875 Median Income $19,900 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $183,207 Zillow
$538 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent
38°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$61,875 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $538/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Squaw Lake has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 31.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average38.2°F
29% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)

Geography

Elevation1,323 ft (403 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density164/sq mi
Coordinates47.6207°N, 94.1374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHubbard County County
Nearest AirportBemidji Regional (BJI)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.2"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 31.7"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.06"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.73"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.9 / 100
Community Resilience51.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

111 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 89 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 94 km 12
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 96 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 5, 1981 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 1, 1973 EF2 53 km 0
Aug 25, 1960 EF2 97 km 0
Sep 6, 1959 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 20, 2022 EF1 76 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF1 42 km 0
Jul 26, 2021 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 26, 2021 EF1 72 km 0
Aug 7, 2020 EF1 92 km 0
Aug 26, 2018 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 11, 2018 EF1 72 km 0
Jul 11, 2018 EF1 62 km 0
Jul 4, 2018 EF1 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 (6,352 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 RL 005 UNIT 8 AND 9 6,352 97 km
2018 RL 029 UNIT 4 5,076 97 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 49 km
1991 UNNAMED 3,181 57 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,986 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,909 82 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 51 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,775 56 km
2000 RL206 1,774 100 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,637 56 km
2004 BLACKDUCK RIVER 1,620 56 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 958 40 km
1990 UNNAMED 950 40 km
1998 RL336 833 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 582 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 527 100 km
2003 BIG BOG 503 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 22°F (-5°C) 1.2 in
April 38°F (3°C) 1.8 in
May 51°F (11°C) 2.9 in
June 62°F (16°C) 4.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 4.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
October 43°F (6°C) 2.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 1.1 in

Squaw Lake has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 6°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.7").

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