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Hopkins, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Scott County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
18,696
Population
4,605/sq mi density
$71,170
Median Income
$48,439 per capita
$350,100
Home Value
$324,730 Zillow
$1,346
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
176
Violent Crime/100K
1,559 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,170 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$350,100 home value, $1,346/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
176 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hopkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 936 ft (285 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,605/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9251°N, 93.4045°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Hopkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").