Lamberton has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0

Property2

Reported in 20252

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Lamberton

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Most working residents leave Lamberton for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are Redwood Falls (8%), Springfield (5%) and Lamberton (5%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Redwood Falls

Springfield

Lamberton

Windom

19%Work in townlive and work in Lamberton 23 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 338Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lamberton →

Health in Lamberton

Compared with Minnesota

1better than MN·12worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

Conditions 9▼ 3 close Habits all close Care 1▲ 1▼ 5 close Mind 2▼ 3 close Everyday needs all close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

81.4%More adults treating high blood pressureMN 76.1% · better 17.8%More older adults who have lost all their teethMN 8.9% · worse

Care nearby

Sanford Westbrook Medical CenterWestbrook · 15.4 mi · ER · rural critical access

Access Health - WindomWindom · 25.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lamberton · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lamberton →

Natural hazards in Lamberton

Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 27% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Lamberton flood?no paid flood claims on record 4Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Lamberton

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lamberton →

Climate in Lamberton

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Lamberton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 46 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

27° / 10°Winter

55° / 34°Spring

81° / 59°Summer

58° / 37°Fall

How much snow does Lamberton get?About 46 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 2, with the last in spring around May 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.1° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Lamberton →

Schools in Lamberton

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School Grade A

The public schools Lamberton’s kids attend outperform 86% of Minnesota’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictRED ROCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICTSchools2

Red Rock Central Elementary B-Elementary · Grades PK–6 · 244 students Red Rock Central Secondary AHigh · Grades 7–12 · 160 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within MN. Ratings are from neighbors.