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Clarissa, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Todd County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
700
Population
686/sq mi density
$45,500
Median Income
$27,647 per capita
$104,000
Home Value
$204,009 Zillow
$716
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
1,964 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,500 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,000 home value, $716/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 54.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in |
Clarissa has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.7").