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Houston, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Houston County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
883
Population
718/sq mi density
$50,667
Median Income
$28,828 per capita
$152,100
Home Value
$342,265 Zillow
$815
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$50,667 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,100 home value, $815/mo rent
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 44.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
Houston has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 16°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.9").