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Effie, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
80
Population
22/sq mi density
$63,125
Median Income
$35,818 per capita
$127,500
Home Value
$183,042 Zillow
38°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
218
Violent Crime/100K
3,512 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
218 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Effie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 64.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.4°F |
| 29% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,392 ft (424 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8412°N, 93.6377°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Itasca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 49 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 | 6°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in |
Effie has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 6°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").