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Afton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
2,944
Population
117/sq mi density
$129,956
Median Income
$71,513 per capita
$655,400
Home Value
$695,691 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
54
Violent Crime/100K
1,769 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,956 median income, 1.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$655,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
54 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Afton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 964 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 26.4 sq mi (68.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 117/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8988°N, 92.8191°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Afton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").