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Brooklyn Park, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hennepin County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
84,349 Population 3,234/sq mi density
$85,964 Median Income $37,872 per capita
$313,500 Home Value $343,447 Zillow
$1,331 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
368 Violent Crime/100K 3,399 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$85,964 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$313,500 home value, $1,331/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
368 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Brooklyn Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 50.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.8°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation863 ft (263 m)
Area26.6 sq mi (68.8 km²)
Population Density3,234/sq mi
Coordinates45.1109°N, 93.3491°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHennepin County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.1"
0% below US avg
Snowfall 50.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)16.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.78 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.45 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.3 / 100
Community Resilience98.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 130 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,248 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 84 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 12 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 15 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 49 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 11 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 32 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF4 64 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 84 km 1
May 16, 2017 EF3 94 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 25 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 92 km 2
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 70 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 14 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 33 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 83 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 55 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 48 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 53 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 53 km
2009 BU9 4,112 56 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 47 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 47 km
2009 BU11 3,242 52 km
1997 BIG 2,987 50 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 25 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 48 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 54 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 47 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 90 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 47 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 47 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 83 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 56 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 50 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Brooklyn Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 18°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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