Hutchinson, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · McLeod County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
14,629
Population
1,725/sq mi density
$71,730
Median Income
$44,140 per capita
$210,300
Home Value
$299,894 Zillow
$933
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
210
Violent Crime/100K
1,229 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$71,730 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$210,300 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
210 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Hutchinson has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 50.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,068 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8854°N, 94.3769°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McLeod County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 46.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 13°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Hutchinson has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.6").