Brownsville, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Houston County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
624
Population
337/sq mi density
$63,977
Median Income
$44,896 per capita
$161,600
Home Value
$355,948 Zillow
$525
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,977 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$161,600 home value, $525/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.8°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 866 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 337/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7011°N, 91.2880°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Houston County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in |
Brownsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.2").