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Cannon Falls, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Goodhue County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,216
Population
919/sq mi density
$80,515
Median Income
$40,437 per capita
$262,100
Home Value
$283,927 Zillow
$983
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
25
Violent Crime/100K
1,821 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,515 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$262,100 home value, $983/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
25 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Cannon Falls 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 32.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 919/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5173°N, 92.8893°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Goodhue County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0459 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Cannon Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.8").