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Little Falls, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
9,094
Population
1,131/sq mi density
$46,284
Median Income
$31,509 per capita
$198,100
Home Value
$262,874 Zillow
$740
Median Rent
24.1% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
81
Violent Crime/100K
2,296 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,284 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$198,100 home value, $740/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Little Falls has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,121 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 8.0 sq mi (20.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9856°N, 94.3597°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Little Falls has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.6").