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Brookston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
69
Population
125/sq mi density
$45,833
Median Income
$26,406 per capita
$120,800
Home Value
$194,313 Zillow
$625
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
126
Violent Crime/100K
1,382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,833 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
126 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Brookston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.7 inches. The area receives 71.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 39.7°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,245 ft (379 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.8651°N, 92.6017°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in |
Brookston has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 10°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").