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Elmdale, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
185
Population
54/sq mi density
$141,250
Median Income
$59,065 per capita
$268,800
Home Value
$208,670 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
134
Violent Crime/100K
1,805 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$141,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Elmdale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8340°N, 94.4942°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stearns County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0456 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Elmdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.6").