Henning, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
836
Population
253/sq mi density
$44,000
Median Income
$30,906 per capita
$127,400
Home Value
$277,001 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
25.0% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,000 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$127,400 home value, $731/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Henning has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 40.9°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3231°N, 95.4420°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otter Tail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 63 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Henning has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.6").