Frontenac, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
174 Population 95/sq mi density
$87,500 Median Income $41,610 per capita
$330,000 Home Value $340,889 Zillow
$1,125 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$87,500 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$330,000 home value, $1,125/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Frontenac experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 33.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.5°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

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 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 33.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.00"

Air Quality

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 15°F (-10°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 1.1 in
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Frontenac has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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