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Appleton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Big Stone County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,360
Population
720/sq mi density
$40,117
Median Income
$27,251 per capita
$71,300
Home Value
$79,730 Zillow
$682
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
454
Violent Crime/100K
2,874 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$40,117 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, $682/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
454 violent crimes/100K (19% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Appleton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.5 inches. The area receives 43.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.7°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,006 ft (307 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 720/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1995°N, 96.0222°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Big Stone County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 8.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
Appleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.6") and December the driest (0.6").