All Countries
Burnsville, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
64,295
Population
2,578/sq mi density
$83,953
Median Income
$43,093 per capita
$335,100
Home Value
$361,035 Zillow
$1,501
Median Rent
31.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
168
Violent Crime/100K
2,644 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$83,953 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$335,100 home value, $1,501/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Burnsville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.3 inches. The area receives 41.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 971 ft (296 m) |
| Area | 24.9 sq mi (64.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,578/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7644°N, 93.2794°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.06 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Burnsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").