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Cold Spring, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
4,201
Population
1,500/sq mi density
$72,022
Median Income
$33,780 per capita
$242,000
Home Value
$362,947 Zillow
$1,297
Median Rent
35.2% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
70
Violent Crime/100K
1,264 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,022 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$242,000 home value, $1,297/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cold Spring has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,097 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4583°N, 94.4282°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stearns County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0456 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Cold Spring has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").