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Kensington, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Douglas County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
267
Population
742/sq mi density
$48,125
Median Income
$30,298 per capita
$96,500
Home Value
$270,225 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
206
Violent Crime/100K
1,963 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,125 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
206 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kensington has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.0 inches. The area receives 44.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,308 ft (399 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 742/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7782°N, 95.6969°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 81 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in |
Kensington has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.6").