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Hackensack, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
302 Population 296/sq mi density
$32,109 Median Income $28,793 per capita
$159,400 Home Value $370,667 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 7,055 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,109 median income, 0.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $756/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Hackensack has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,373 ft (418 m)
Area0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²)
Population Density296/sq mi
Coordinates46.9265°N, 94.5160°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.1 / 100
Community Resilience79.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very 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 M2.5 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

188 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 14 fatalities, 121 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 77 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 28 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 35 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 39 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 64 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 28 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 81 km 1
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 90 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 68 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 74 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 47 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF2 78 km 0
Sep 5, 2004 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 69 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 78 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 82 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 82 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 90 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 37 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 100 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 74 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 75 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 38 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 39 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 79 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 36 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 80 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 63 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 47 km
2004 SOUTH MAIN ROAD 1,384 99 km
2006 WUI RX BURN UNIT 15 1,380 98 km
2000 00 14 1,377 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.4 in
April 41°F (5°C) 2.0 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.3 in
December 11°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Hackensack has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").

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