Barnesville, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clay County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,757
Population
1,379/sq mi density
$83,333
Median Income
$43,121 per capita
$218,300
Home Value
$309,492 Zillow
$862
Median Rent
23.6% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
72
Violent Crime/100K
434 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,333 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,300 home value, $862/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Barnesville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 49.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,031 ft (314 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,379/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6503°N, 96.4165°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Barnesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").