Bricelyn, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
385
Population
1,328/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$29,404 per capita
$49,500
Home Value
$153,470 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
17.3% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$49,500 home value, $575/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bricelyn experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5608°N, 93.8131°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Faribault County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Bricelyn has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.7").