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Apple Valley, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
55,696
Population
3,301/sq mi density
$99,277
Median Income
$48,875 per capita
$354,200
Home Value
$368,753 Zillow
$1,678
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
1,939 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$99,277 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$354,200 home value, $1,678/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Apple Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.1°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Area | 16.9 sq mi (43.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,301/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7453°N, 93.1994°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.06 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Apple Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").