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Brandon, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Douglas County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
462
Population
963/sq mi density
$64,625
Median Income
$28,516 per capita
$174,000
Home Value
$352,090 Zillow
$685
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
222
Violent Crime/100K
3,748 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,625 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$174,000 home value, $685/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Brandon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 44.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,396 ft (426 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9669°N, 95.5940°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 76 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Brandon has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").