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Chickamaw Beach, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
218 Population 97/sq mi density
$85,625 Median Income $35,512 per capita
$275,000 Home Value $252,319 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
77 Violent Crime/100K 5,003 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$275,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
77 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Chickamaw Beach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,298 ft (396 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates46.7450°N, 94.3778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.1 / 100
Community Resilience79.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

195 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 72 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 13 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 13 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 79 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 47 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 73 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 27 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 11 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 37 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 57 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 58 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 61 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 62 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 67 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 51 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 83 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 53 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 84 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 63 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 50 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 48 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 48 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 90 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 43 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Chickamaw Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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