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Emily, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
659 Population 22/sq mi density
$73,563 Median Income $45,621 per capita
$344,700 Home Value $359,386 Zillow
41°F Avg Temperature 249 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 4,191 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$73,563 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$344,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Emily has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.6°F
25% below US avg
January Average10°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,275 ft (389 m)
Area30.0 sq mi (77.6 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates46.7690°N, 93.9805°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAitkin County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.9"
16% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.21"
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 M2.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 100 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 18 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 34 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 78 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 44 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 41 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 79 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 57 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 43 km 1
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 23 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 25 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 82 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 50 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 69 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 73 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 73 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 63 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 49 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 55 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 64 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 56 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 39 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 33 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 41 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 38 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 39 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 94 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 24 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-13°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.2 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Emily has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 10°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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