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Lake-Mills
is located in Winnebago County in north-central Iowa. As of the 2000 census, the population was 2,140 residents. Lake Mills is the home of Terry Edward Branstad, a four-term Governor of Iowa, who served from 1983 to 1999. It is also the birthplace of Pulitzer Prize winning author, Wallace Stegner. There is not a lake located within the city limits of Lake Mills, however its just minutes away from Rice Lake and Rice Lake State Park. Activities at Rice Lake include boating, fishing, water skiing, ice fishing and picnicking. Other recreational opportunities in the Lake Mills area include golf, hunting, hiking and camping. Lake Mills is home to the Promise of America Norwegian-American Immigrant Family Monument. This statue, sculpted by the late Clifford J. Carlson, is located on the east edge of Lake Mills in a lovely setting of prairie land. Its dedicated to the thousands of immigrants who settled the Iowa prairie lands in the 1800s. Other attractions in Lake Mills include the County School Museum, which has been restored to include many of the original desks, books and other accessories. It is located at 308 North Mill Street and is open for tours on Sunday afternoons during the summer months, or by appointment. Lake Mills is a charming community that has always prospered due in part to its prime located along the shores of Rice Lake.
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Lake Mills Vacation Rentals
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Lake Mills Hotels and Resorts
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| The Lodge | RR 2 | Forest City, IA | 11.8 mi. | (641) 582-4351 | | Country Inn And Suites | 711 Diamond Jo Ln | Northwood, IA | 15.8 mi. | (641) 323-7000 | | Americinn Motel Of Albert Lea | 811 East PLZ St | Albert Lea, MN | 18.1 mi. | (507) 373-4324 | | Comfort Inn | 810 Happy Trl Ln | Albert Lea, MN | 18.1 mi. | (507) 377-1100 | | Holiday Inn Express | 821 E PLZ St | Albert Lea, MN | 18.1 mi. | (507) 373-4000 | | Albert Lea Super 8 Motel | 2019 E Main St | Albert Lea, MN | 19.0 mi. | (507) 377-0591 | | Country Inn & Suites | 2214 E Main St | Albert Lea, MN | 19.2 mi. | (507) 373-5513 | | Days Inn Albert Lea | 2301 E Main St | Albert Lea, MN | 19.3 mi. | (507) 373-8291 | | Ramada Albert Lea | 2306 E Main St | Albert Lea, MN | 19.3 mi. | (507) 373-6471 | | Americinn Motel | 1406 N 25TH St | Clear Lake, IA | 20.4 mi. | (641) 357-8954 | | Microtel Inn-clear Lake | 1305 N 25TH St | Clear Lake, IA | 20.4 mi. | (641) 357-0966 | | Blue Horizon Inn | 467 N SHR Dr | Clear Lake, IA | 20.6 mi. | (515) 270-1111 | | Super 8 Motel | | Clear Lake, IA | 20.6 mi. | (641) 357-7521 | | Heartland Inn | 1603 S Shore Dr | Clear Lake, IA | 21.5 mi. | (641) 357-5123 | | Super 8 Motel Clear Lake | 2809 4th Ave South | Clear Lake, IA | 21.5 mi. | (641) 357-7521 | | Super 8 Motel Mason City | 3010 4TH St SW | Mason City, IA | 23.3 mi. | (641) 423-8855 | | Days Inn | 2301 4TH St SW | Mason City, IA | 23.8 mi. | (641) 424-0210 | | Comfort Inn | 410 5TH St SW | Mason City, IA | 24.7 mi. | (641) 423-4444 | | Holiday Inn | 2101 4th St | Mason City, IA | 26.0 mi. | (641) 423-1640 | | Couyntry Inn And Suites | 132 N Yorktown Pike | Mason City, IA | 26.7 mi. | (641) 423-1770 | | Cupola Inn | 20664 Claybanks Dr | Nora Springs, IA | 29.7 mi. | (641) 422-9272 |
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Lake Mills Weather & Climate
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North Central Iowa, along the Minnesota border, has a four-season climate with warm summers and very cold winters. The average summer temperature is 70.3 degrees and the average wintertime temperature is 16 degrees. The warmest month of the year is generally July and the coldest month is January. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year, with an average annual rainfall total of 32.7 inches. The average snowfall in northern Iowa is 37.6 inches. During spring and summer, warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico produces thunderstorms that can include hail, strong winds and occasionally, tornadoes. Hailstorms are most severe in the northwest portion of the state. The most snowfall occurs in January, February and March. Autumn is usually a very pleasant time of the year in Iowa, with mild days and cool nights.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
23°F |
3°F |
0.93 in. |
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| February |
29°F |
9°F |
0.68 in. |
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| March |
42°F |
22°F |
1.99 in. |
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| April |
57°F |
34°F |
3.35 in. |
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| May |
71°F |
47°F |
4.01 in. |
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| June |
80°F |
57°F |
5.13 in. |
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| July |
83°F |
61°F |
4.12 in. |
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| August |
80°F |
59°F |
4.64 in. |
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| September |
73°F |
48°F |
3.06 in. |
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| October |
61°F |
37°F |
2.37 in. |
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| November |
41°F |
23°F |
2.05 in. |
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| December |
27°F |
9°F |
1.11 in. |
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Lake Mills Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Forest City Municipal airport (FXY) located about 13 miles southwest of Lake Mills in Forest City, Iowa, the Mason City Municipal airport (MCW) located approximately 20 miles south of Lake Mills in Mason City, Iowa, the Fairmont Municipal airport (FRM) located roughly 46 miles northwest of Lake Mills in Fairmont, Minnesota, the Owatonna Degner Regional airport (OWA) located around 50 miles northeast of Lake Mills in Owatonna, Minnesota, the Rochester International airport (RST) located about 61 miles northeast of Lake Mills in Rochester, Minnesota, and finally the Fort Dodge Regional airport (FOD) located approximately 68 miles southwest of Lake Mills in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
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Lake Mills Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Arnolds Park | Arnolds Park | IA | 80.0 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Boji Bay Water Park | Milford | IA | 81.5 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Rice Lake Golf & Country Club | Lake Mills | IA | | | | Arrowhead Country Club | Emmons | MN | 6.4 mi. | | | Forest City Golf Club | Forest City | IA | 11.8 mi. | | | Northwood Country Club | Northwood | IA | 14.9 mi. | | | Albert Lea Golf Club | Albert Lea | MN | 17.8 mi. | | | Green Lea Golf Course | Albert Lea | MN | 17.8 mi. | | | Pioneer Town & Country Club | Manly | IA | 19.1 mi. | | | Pine Creek Golf Course | Mason City | IA | 20.2 mi. | | | All Vets Golf Club | Clear Lake | IA | 21.3 mi. | | | Oak Hills Par 3 Public Golf Course | Clear Lake | IA | 21.3 mi. | | | Holiday Park Golf Course | Hayward | MN | 21.9 mi. | | | Garner Golf Club | Garner | IA | 22.0 mi. | | | Gruis Recreation Area | Buffalo Center | IA | 22.1 mi. | | | Oakview Golf Club | Freeborn | MN | 23.9 mi. | | | Wells Golf Club | Wells | MN | 24.3 mi. | | | Highland Park Municipal Golf Course | Mason City | IA | 24.8 mi. | | | Britt Country Club | Britt | IA | 25.1 mi. | | | Clarks Grove Golf Course | Clarks Grove | MN | 26.1 mi. | | | Minniowa Golf Club | Elmore | MN | 28.1 mi. | | | Slippery Elm Golf Course | Klemme | IA | 28.9 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Coffee Mill Ski Area | Wabasha | MN | 100.3 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Rice Lake State Park | | IA | 2.9 mi. | | | Pilot Knob State Park | | IA | 12.1 mi. | | | Myre Big Island State Park | | MN | 19.0 mi. | | | McIntosh Woods State Park | | IA | 20.8 mi. | | | Clear Lake State Park | | IA | 22.3 mi. | | | Eagle Lake State Park | | IA | 22.9 mi. | | | Interstate Park | | IA | 33.6 mi. | | | Lake Louise State Park | | MN | 33.6 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Spam Museum | Austin | MN | 32.9 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Le Sueur County Historical Society Museum | Elysian | MN | 54.6 mi. | (History) | | Minnesota State University EMuseum | Mankato | MN | 56.7 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Minnesota Zoological Garden | Apple Valley | MN | 92.3 mi. | | | St. Paul's Como Zoo | St. Paul | MN | 107.9 mi. | |
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