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Long Prairie, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,683
Population
1,339/sq mi density
$57,139
Median Income
$27,528 per capita
$130,100
Home Value
$241,518 Zillow
$942
Median Rent
28.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
152
Violent Crime/100K
1,517 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$57,139 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $942/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Long Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 54.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.1°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9747°N, 94.8614°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stearns County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0456 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in |
Long Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.7").