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High Forest, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Olmsted County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
132
Population
400/sq mi density
$120,625
Median Income
$38,242 per capita
$297,900
Home Value
$328,242 Zillow
43°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
184
Violent Crime/100K
1,990 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$297,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
184 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.8% bachelor's degree or higher
High Forest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.4 inches. The area receives 50.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,239 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8462°N, 92.5480°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Olmsted County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0477 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
High Forest has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 13°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.8").