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Hitterdal, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clay County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
361
Population
420/sq mi density
$49,792
Median Income
$26,604 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$300,788 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
123
Violent Crime/100K
3,709 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$49,792 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hitterdal has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
7°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 7°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,251 ft (381 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 420/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9786°N, 96.2585°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Clay County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 74.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Hitterdal has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.4").