All Countries
Fort Ripley, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Morrison County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
63
Population
49/sq mi density
$53,542
Median Income
$35,306 per capita
$218,800
Home Value
$373,636 Zillow
45°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
134
Violent Crime/100K
1,805 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$53,542 median income, 10.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$218,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Ripley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 52.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,156 ft (352 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1665°N, 94.3650°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Morrison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Fort Ripley has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").