Litchfield, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
6,599
Population
1,463/sq mi density
$57,539
Median Income
$35,558 per capita
$183,900
Home Value
$257,886 Zillow
$917
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
246
Violent Crime/100K
1,075 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,539 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$183,900 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
246 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Litchfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.8 inches. The area receives 41.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,463/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1220°N, 94.5259°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Meeker County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.0 in |
Litchfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.8").