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Kettle River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carlton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
133
Population
341/sq mi density
$63,125
Median Income
$35,511 per capita
$129,200
Home Value
$229,669 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
608
Violent Crime/100K
3,220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,125 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$129,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Kettle River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 341/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4862°N, 92.8776°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carlton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0395 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 70.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 90.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in |
Kettle River has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").