# Lamberton, Minnesota

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City in Minnesota, United States

City in Minnesota, United States

Lamberton City Cities and townships of Redwood County Coordinates: 44°13′45″N 95°16′2″W / 44.22917°N 95.26722°W / 44.22917; -95.26722 Country United States State Minnesota County Redwood Area [1] • Total 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) • Land 0.76 sq mi (1.98 km2) • Water 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) Elevation 1,142 ft (348 m) Population (2020) • Total 792 • Density 1,036.3/sq mi (400.13/km2) Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT) ZIP code 56152 Area code 507 FIPS code 27-35288[2] GNIS feature ID 0646457[3] Website https://lambertonmn.com/

**Lamberton** is a town in [Redwood County](/source/Redwood_County%2C_Minnesota), [Minnesota](/source/Minnesota), United States. As of the [2020 census](/source/2020_United_States_census), Lamberton had a population of 792.[4]

## History

Lamberton was [platted](/source/Plat) in 1873, and named for Henry Wilson Lamberton, a railroad official.[5][6] A post office has been in operation at Lamberton since 1873.[7] Lamberton was incorporated in 1879.[6]

## Geography

According to the [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau), the city has a total area of 0.78 square miles (2.02 km2), all land.[8]

Lamberton is located along [U.S. Highway 14](/source/U.S._Route_14_in_Minnesota), an east–west highway that connects it to [Springfield](/source/Springfield%2C_Minnesota) to the east and [Revere](/source/Revere%2C_Minnesota) to the west.

## Climate

According to the [Köppen Climate Classification](/source/K%C3%B6ppen_Climate_Classification) system, Lamberton has a [hot-summer humid continental climate](/source/Hot-summer_humid_continental_climate), abbreviated "Dfa" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Lamberton was 106 °F (41.1 °C) on June 15, 1979 and August 1, 1988, while the coldest temperature recorded was −34 °F (−36.7 °C) on January 19, 1970 and January 21–22, 1970.[9]

Climate data for Lamberton, Minnesota (Southwest Research and Outreach Center), 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1961–present Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high °F (°C) 66 (19) 68 (20) 85 (29) 95 (35) 100 (38) 106 (41) 105 (41) 106 (41) 102 (39) 95 (35) 81 (27) 68 (20) 106 (41) Mean maximum °F (°C) 44.6 (7.0) 50.3 (10.2) 66.3 (19.1) 80.8 (27.1) 90.4 (32.4) 94.4 (34.7) 93.2 (34.0) 91.9 (33.3) 89.2 (31.8) 83.5 (28.6) 66.1 (18.9) 48.9 (9.4) 96.6 (35.9) Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 22.6 (−5.2) 27.2 (−2.7) 39.4 (4.1) 55.0 (12.8) 68.4 (20.2) 78.7 (25.9) 82.2 (27.9) 79.6 (26.4) 73.4 (23.0) 59.0 (15.0) 41.9 (5.5) 27.9 (−2.3) 54.6 (12.5) Daily mean °F (°C) 13.8 (−10.1) 18.0 (−7.8) 30.3 (−0.9) 44.0 (6.7) 57.4 (14.1) 68.3 (20.2) 71.6 (22.0) 68.8 (20.4) 61.3 (16.3) 47.4 (8.6) 32.5 (0.3) 19.6 (−6.9) 44.4 (6.9) Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 5.0 (−15.0) 8.8 (−12.9) 21.2 (−6.0) 33.0 (0.6) 46.5 (8.1) 57.9 (14.4) 61.0 (16.1) 58.0 (14.4) 49.1 (9.5) 35.8 (2.1) 23.0 (−5.0) 11.3 (−11.5) 34.2 (1.2) Mean minimum °F (°C) −17.3 (−27.4) −12.0 (−24.4) −2.8 (−19.3) 18.1 (−7.7) 31.5 (−0.3) 44.7 (7.1) 49.0 (9.4) 45.9 (7.7) 33.0 (0.6) 18.9 (−7.3) 3.6 (−15.8) −11.6 (−24.2) −20.5 (−29.2) Record low °F (°C) −34 (−37) −30 (−34) −23 (−31) 3 (−16) 18 (−8) 35 (2) 39 (4) 35 (2) 20 (−7) 2 (−17) −19 (−28) −31 (−35) −34 (−37) Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.54 (14) 0.66 (17) 1.50 (38) 2.92 (74) 3.97 (101) 4.59 (117) 3.79 (96) 3.55 (90) 3.46 (88) 2.26 (57) 1.27 (32) 0.82 (21) 29.33 (745) Average snowfall inches (cm) 8.9 (23) 8.4 (21) 7.9 (20) 4.9 (12) 0.2 (0.51) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.7 (1.8) 5.9 (15) 9.4 (24) 46.3 (117.31) Average extreme snow depth inches (cm) 11.1 (28) 11.0 (28) 10.2 (26) 3.1 (7.9) 0.1 (0.25) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.0 (0.0) 0.2 (0.51) 4.5 (11) 8.4 (21) 15.9 (40) Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) 6.1 6.2 7.3 10.0 12.9 12.9 10.3 10.1 9.1 8.4 6.0 6.6 105.9 Average snowy days (≥ 0.1 in) 5.0 5.0 3.3 1.3 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.4 2.4 4.7 22.2 Source 1: NOAA[10] Source 2: National Weather Service[9]

## Demographics

Historical population Census Pop. Note %± 1880 149 — 1890 202 35.6% 1900 624 208.9% 1910 652 4.5% 1920 872 33.7% 1930 782 −10.3% 1940 922 17.9% 1950 1,208 31.0% 1960 1,141 −5.5% 1970 962 −15.7% 1980 1,032 7.3% 1990 972 −5.8% 2000 859 −11.6% 2010 824 −4.1% 2020 792 −3.9% U.S. Decennial Census[11]

### 2010 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[12] of 2010, there were 824 people, 366 households, and 198 families living in the city. The [population density](/source/Population_density) was 1,056.4 inhabitants per square mile (407.9/km2). There were 429 housing units at an average density of 550.0 per square mile (212.4/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.7% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.2% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), 1.6% [Asian](/source/Asian_(U.S._Census)), 0.5% from [other races](/source/Race_(U.S._Census)), and 1.0% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 1.9% of the population.

There were 366 households, of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.0% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 2.2% had a male householder with no wife present, and 45.9% were non-families. 42.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 23.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.10 and the average family size was 2.90.

The median age in the city was 50.3 years. 21% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.6% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.3% were from 25 to 44; 22.1% were from 45 to 64; and 33% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.1% male and 53.9% female.

### 2000 census

As of the [census](/source/Census)[2] of 2000, there were 859 people, 392 households, and 219 families living in the city. The population density was 1,371.6 inhabitants per square mile (529.6/km2). There were 447 housing units at an average density of 713.7 per square mile (275.6/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 99.65% [White](/source/White_(U.S._Census)), 0.12% [Native American](/source/Native_American_(U.S._Census)), and 0.23% from two or more races. [Hispanic](/source/Hispanic_(U.S._Census)) or [Latino](/source/Latino_(U.S._Census)) of any race were 0.12% of the population.

There were 392 households, out of which 20.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.2% were [married couples](/source/Marriage) living together, 5.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.9% were non-families. 41.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 28.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.04 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 20.1% under the age of 18, 4.3% from 18 to 24, 20.3% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 37.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 51 years. For every 100 females, there were 86.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $28,603, and the median income for a family was $38,646. Males had a median income of $30,865 versus $20,278 for females. The [per capita income](/source/Per_capita_income) for the city was $16,721. About 12.2% of families and 14.0% of the population were below the [poverty line](/source/Poverty_line), including 19.1% of those under age 18 and 17.0% of those age 65 or over.

## Notable People

- [Timothy Johnson (fighter)](/source/Timothy_Johnson_(fighter)), mixed martial artist

- [Bob Gebhard](/source/Bob_Gebhard), Major League baseball player, MLB front office executive

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-CenPopGazetteer2020_1-0)** ["2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files"](https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2020_Gazetteer/2020_gaz_place_27.txt). United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 24, 2022.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-GR2_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-GR2_2-1) ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved January 31, 2008.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-GR3-u_3-0)** ["Lamberton"](https://edits.nationalmap.gov/apps/gaz-domestic/public/search/names/646457). *[Geographic Names Information System](/source/Geographic_Names_Information_System)*. [United States Geological Survey](/source/United_States_Geological_Survey), [United States Department of the Interior](/source/United_States_Department_of_the_Interior). Retrieved February 18, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Census2020PLLede_4-0)** ["2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)"](https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N&for=place%3A35288&in=state%3A27). *United States Census Bureau*. 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2026.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). [*A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways*](https://books.google.com/books?id=OspBAQAAMAAJ&pg=PA92). p. 92.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-Upham_450_6-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-Upham_450_6-1) Upham, Warren (1920). [*Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance*](https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog). Minnesota Historical Society. p. [450](https://archive.org/details/minnesotageogra00uphagoog/page/n469).

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Redwood County"](http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MN&county=Redwood). Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 21, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-Gazetteer_files_8-0)** ["US Gazetteer files 2010"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Archived from [the original](https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt) on July 2, 2012. Retrieved November 13, 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-NOWData_9-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-NOWData_9-1) ["NOAA Online Weather Data – NWS Minneapolis"](https://www.weather.gov/wrh/climate?wfo=mpx). National Weather Service. Retrieved February 20, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-NOAA_10-0)** ["U.S. Climate Normals Quick Access – Station: Lamberton SW RSCH & Outreach C, MN"](https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/access/services/data/v1?dataset=normals-monthly-1991-2020&stations=USC00214546&format=pdf&dataTypes=MLY-TMAX-NORMAL,MLY-TMIN-NORMAL,MLY-TAVG-NORMAL,MLY-PRCP-NORMAL,MLY-SNOW-NORMAL). National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved February 20, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-DecennialCensus_11-0)** ["Census of Population and Housing"](https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html). Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-wwwcensusgov_12-0)** ["U.S. Census website"](https://www.census.gov). [United States Census Bureau](/source/United_States_Census_Bureau). Retrieved November 13, 2012.

## External links

- [Historic American Engineering Record](/source/Heritage_Documentation_Programs#Historic_American_Engineering_Record) (HAER) No. MN-60, "[Lamberton Water Tower, Birch Street, Lamberton, Redwood County, MN](https://loc.gov/pictures/item/mn0364/)", 11 photos, 11 data pages, 1 photo caption page

v t e Municipalities and communities of Redwood County, Minnesota, United States County seat: Redwood Falls Cities Belview Clements Delhi Lamberton Lucan Milroy Morgan Redwood Falls‡ Revere Sanborn Seaforth Vesta Wabasso Walnut Grove Wanda Map of Minnesota highlighting Redwood County Townships Brookville Charlestown Delhi Gales Granite Rock Honner Johnsonville Kintire Lamberton Morgan New Avon North Hero Paxton Redwood Falls Sheridan Sherman Springdale Sundown Swedes Forest Three Lakes Underwood Vail Vesta Waterbury Westline Willow Lake Unincorporated communities Gilfillan Rowena Indian reservation Lower Sioux Indian Reservation Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties Minnesota portal United States portal

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