Houston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Houston County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
883
Population
718/sq mi density
$50,667
Median Income
$28,828 per capita
$152,100
Home Value
$358,080 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,667 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $815/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Houston experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 744 ft (227 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 718/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7566°N, 91.5727°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Houston County County |
| Nearest Airport | La Crosse Regional (LSE) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 29.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 64.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 22°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in |
Houston has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.1").