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Bena, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hubbard County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
59
Population
116/sq mi density
$60,417
Median Income
$18,078 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$246,574 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,417 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bena has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.6 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.7°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,313 ft (400 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3410°N, 94.2064°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hubbard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Bena has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").