Brooten, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pope County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
582
Population
366/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$30,916 per capita
$128,900
Home Value
$236,322 Zillow
$988
Median Rent
27.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,900 home value, $988/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Brooten has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 50.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,303 ft (397 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 366/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5001°N, 95.1157°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pope County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Brooten has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").