Buhl, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,013
Population
306/sq mi density
$58,179
Median Income
$33,626 per capita
$115,700
Home Value
$133,060 Zillow
$1,032
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,179 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,700 home value, $1,032/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Buhl has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 61.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,475 ft (450 m) |
| Area | 3.6 sq mi (9.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.4986°N, 92.7811°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Louis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0397 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.37 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Buhl has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 6°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").