Arden Hills, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Ramsey County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
9,737 Population 1,150/sq mi density
$128,668 Median Income $51,074 per capita
$423,800 Home Value $479,132 Zillow
$1,847 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$128,668 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$423,800 home value, $1,847/mo rent
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Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Arden Hills experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

17°F Jan (-9°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average17°F (-9°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation929 ft (283 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density1,150/sq mi
Coordinates45.0712°N, 93.1655°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRamsey County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.1"
13% below US avg
Snowfall 40.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.52"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.7%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.4 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 144 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,254 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 68 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 21 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 56 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 10 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 20 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 38 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF4 61 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 97 km 1
May 16, 2017 EF3 81 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 15 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 89 km 2
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 66 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 8 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 29 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 97 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 75 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 68 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 60 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 65 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 65 km
2009 BU9 4,112 69 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 59 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 60 km
2009 BU11 3,242 65 km
1997 BIG 2,987 62 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 22 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 61 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 66 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 60 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 60 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 82 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 69 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 62 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 60 km
2004 WUI UNIT 16 1,592 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 17°F (-9°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 21°F (-6°C) 0.8 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
November 36°F (2°C) 1.8 in
December 23°F (-5°C) 1.1 in

Arden Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").

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