Circle Pines, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Ramsey County County

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
4,980 Population 2,846/sq mi density
$96,477 Median Income $44,675 per capita
$277,300 Home Value $313,294 Zillow
$1,337 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,477 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$277,300 home value, $1,337/mo rent
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Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Circle Pines experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation900 ft (274 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density2,846/sq mi
Coordinates45.1437°N, 93.1475°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRamsey County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %72.7%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score94.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.4 / 100
Community Resilience93.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 146 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,216 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 70 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 16 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 44 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 16 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 26 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 62 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 53 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 78 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 9 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 81 km 2
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 72 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 15 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 37 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 94 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 73 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 96 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 64 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 56 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 60 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 60 km
2009 BU9 4,112 64 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 55 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 55 km
2009 BU11 3,242 61 km
1997 BIG 2,987 58 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 14 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 56 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 62 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 56 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 94 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 93 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 55 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 54 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 73 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 64 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Circle Pines has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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