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Hugo, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Washington County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
16,076
Population
480/sq mi density
$114,057
Median Income
$58,830 per capita
$394,200
Home Value
$427,620 Zillow
$1,896
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
171
Violent Crime/100K
2,656 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$114,057 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$394,200 home value, $1,896/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hugo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 940 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 33.5 sq mi (86.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 480/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1642°N, 92.9601°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.62 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Hugo has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").