The Lakes, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Murray County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
666
Population
20/sq mi density
$88,929
Median Income
$56,246 per capita
$391,900
Home Value
$132,903 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,929 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$391,900 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.4% bachelor's degree or higher
The Lakes has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. The area receives 49.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 43.4 sq mi (112.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1049°N, 95.6702°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Murray County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 19.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in |
The Lakes has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").