Bigelow, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Osceola County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
269
Population
690/sq mi density
$75,625
Median Income
$33,616 per capita
$1,550
Median Rent
9.0% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$75,625 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bigelow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.5°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,646 ft (502 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 690/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5053°N, 95.6892°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Osceola County County |
| Nearest Airport | Joe Foss Field (FSD) 53 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in |
Bigelow has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").