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Deerwood, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
649 Population 436/sq mi density
$62,679 Median Income $30,013 per capita
$214,700 Home Value $410,740 Zillow
$920 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 4,191 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,679 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$214,700 home value, $920/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Deerwood has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 43.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average41.0°F
24% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,254 ft (382 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density436/sq mi
Coordinates46.4673°N, 93.8985°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAitkin County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 43.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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

183 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 150 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 98 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 43 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 40 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 46 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 35 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 13 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 11 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 89 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 3 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 96 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 27 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 73 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 48 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 51 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 51 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 30 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 46 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 44 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 56 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 47 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 49 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 44 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 75 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 54 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 51 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 63 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 12 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in

Deerwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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