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Deer River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
887
Population
584/sq mi density
$38,029
Median Income
$24,995 per capita
$100,000
Home Value
$243,568 Zillow
$680
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
322
Violent Crime/100K
1,929 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,029 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$100,000 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Deer River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.6°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,280 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3391°N, 93.7928°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Itasca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in |
Deer River has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").