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Manhattan Beach, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Crow Wing County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
25 Population 16/sq mi density
$66,563 Median Income $74,760 per capita
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
254 Violent Crime/100K 4,191 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
254 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Manhattan Beach has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.5°F
23% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates46.7356°N, 94.1436°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCrow Wing County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 39.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0429 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.5 / 100
Community Resilience97.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

171 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 87 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 8 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 21 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 74 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 34 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 51 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 38 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 92 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 56 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 10 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 24 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 37 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 81 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 20, 2005 EF2 90 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 60 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 64 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 64 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 60 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 50 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 66 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 56 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 70 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 52 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 45 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 48 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 44 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 68 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 51 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 47 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 51 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 89 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 28 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°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 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Manhattan Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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