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Becker, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sherburne County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,958 Population 425/sq mi density
$90,188 Median Income $35,695 per capita
$257,600 Home Value $370,227 Zillow
$859 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
161 Violent Crime/100K 787 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,188 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$257,600 home value, $859/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Becker has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.8°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation966 ft (294 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.2 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates45.3865°N, 93.8873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySherburne County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 39.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.3%
Unhealthy Days2

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 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 97 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 134 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 1,092 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 48 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 68 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 62 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 66 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 60 km 6
May 21, 1957 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 68 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 69 km 1
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 77 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 31 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 41 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 66 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 80 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 31 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 82 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 73 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 98 km 2
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 59 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CENTER TANK RANGE (6,131 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 99 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 16 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 19 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 20 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 99 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 20 km
2009 BU9 4,112 16 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 18 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 91 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 18 km
2009 BU11 3,242 15 km
1997 BIG 2,987 17 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 62 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 17 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 16 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 16 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 53 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 16 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 19 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in
December 16°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Becker has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").

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