Bowlus, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
267
Population
209/sq mi density
$75,208
Median Income
$40,808 per capita
$146,900
Home Value
$219,085 Zillow
$925
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,208 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,900 home value, $925/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowlus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 50.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,111 ft (339 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8191°N, 94.4072°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stearns County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0456 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Bowlus has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").