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Breckenridge, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,369
Population
1,296/sq mi density
$57,344
Median Income
$30,550 per capita
$142,000
Home Value
$195,796 Zillow
$502
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
253 sunny days/yr
189
Violent Crime/100K
2,173 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,344 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, $502/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
189 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Breckenridge has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.1°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 964 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2659°N, 96.5846°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.0 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.4 in |
Breckenridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.4").