Cottage Grove, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
40,124
Population
1,193/sq mi density
$121,452
Median Income
$47,794 per capita
$359,600
Home Value
$398,619 Zillow
$1,644
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
39
Violent Crime/100K
682 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,452 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$359,600 home value, $1,644/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cottage Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,193/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8133°N, 92.9143°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Cottage Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").