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Foreston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mille Lacs County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
735
Population
514/sq mi density
$94,219
Median Income
$34,483 per capita
$247,900
Home Value
$341,433 Zillow
$1,167
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
69
Violent Crime/100K
2,663 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$94,219 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$247,900 home value, $1,167/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
69 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Foreston has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7270°N, 93.7089°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mille Lacs County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0425 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 19.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in |
Foreston has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").