Crookston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Polk County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
7,388
Population
1,443/sq mi density
$54,003
Median Income
$34,209 per capita
$160,700
Home Value
$190,266 Zillow
$827
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
416
Violent Crime/100K
1,013 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,003 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
416 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Crookston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.4 inches. The area receives 49.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 872 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,443/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.7747°N, 96.6064°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 67.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 77.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 28°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Crookston has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and January the driest (0.5").