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Frontenac, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
174 Population 95/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $41,610 per capita
$330,000 Home Value $322,286 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
101 Violent Crime/100K 1,411 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$330,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
101 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Frontenac has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average42.3°F
22% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation780 ft (238 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates44.5038°N, 92.3526°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPierce County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.9"
5% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.75"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience53.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 53 fatalities, 927 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 44 km 21
Jul 30, 1977 EF4 93 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 97 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 94 km 3
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 60 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 84 km 3
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 91 km 4
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 66 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 85 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 95 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 93 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 42 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 76 km 2
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 90 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 81 km 1
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 75 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 75 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 93 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 97 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 48 km
2004 EAGAN 925 77 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 81 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in Warmest
September 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.7 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in

Frontenac has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 12°F in January to 69°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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