Bemidji, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
15,490
Population
888/sq mi density
$53,850
Median Income
$30,619 per capita
$189,500
Home Value
$219,753 Zillow
$1,004
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
839
Violent Crime/100K
4,611 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,850 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$189,500 home value, $1,004/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
839 violent crimes/100K (121% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bemidji has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.5 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,373 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 17.4 sq mi (45.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 888/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4870°N, 94.8827°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hubbard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 3 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 38.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Bemidji has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 7°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.7").