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Backus, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
287
Population
463/sq mi density
$58,750
Median Income
$29,160 per capita
$104,700
Home Value
$273,270 Zillow
$490
Median Rent
21.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
77
Violent Crime/100K
5,003 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,700 home value, $490/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Backus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,342 ft (409 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8209°N, 94.5145°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Backus has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").