Browns Valley, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Roberts County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
453
Population
573/sq mi density
$53,056
Median Income
$27,128 per capita
$76,500
Home Value
$121,847 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$53,056 median income, 7.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,500 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Browns Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 984 ft (300 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 573/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5947°N, 96.8327°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Roberts County County |
| Nearest Airport | Watertown Regional (ATY) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
Browns Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 11°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.0") and December the driest (0.8").