Clarissa, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Todd County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
700
Population
686/sq mi density
$45,500
Median Income
$27,647 per capita
$104,000
Home Value
$225,043 Zillow
$716
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 12.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $716/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarissa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 54.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,327 ft (404 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 686/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1285°N, 94.9491°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Todd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Clarissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").