Hackensack, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
302
Population
296/sq mi density
$32,109
Median Income
$28,793 per capita
$159,400
Home Value
$390,434 Zillow
$756
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$32,109 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$159,400 home value, $756/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 48.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,373 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9265°N, 94.5160°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 27.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.0 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°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 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").