Cuyuna, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
272 Population 84/sq mi density
$78,281 Median Income $41,729 per capita
$250,000 Home Value $193,065 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$78,281 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Cuyuna has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,297 ft (395 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density84/sq mi
Coordinates46.5067°N, 93.9197°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAitkin County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.5"
36% below US avg
Snowfall 39.2"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.35"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.36"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.9 / 100
Community Resilience98.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

180 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 17 fatalities, 148 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 97 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 38 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 37 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 50 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 33 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 15 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 66 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 57 km 1
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 7 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 33 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 88 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 7 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 49 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 52 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 53 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 34 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 78 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 47 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 45 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 56 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 48 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 47 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 42 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 71 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 56 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 47 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 0.9 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.6 in

Cuyuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.4").

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