East Grand Forks, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Grand Forks County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
9,067
Population
1,524/sq mi density
$74,618
Median Income
$36,017 per capita
$243,800
Home Value
$297,460 Zillow
$872
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
113
Violent Crime/100K
282 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,618 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$243,800 home value, $872/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.9% bachelor's degree or higher
East Grand Forks 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 21.7 inches. The area receives 48.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.9286°N, 97.0138°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grand Forks County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 14.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 78.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in |
East Grand Forks has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and January the driest (0.5").