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Mapleton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Faribault County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,745
Population
1,274/sq mi density
$82,031
Median Income
$32,879 per capita
$176,400
Home Value
$236,925 Zillow
$772
Median Rent
27.4% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
45
Violent Crime/100K
862 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$82,031 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
45 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Mapleton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.5 inches. The area receives 40.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,038 ft (316 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,274/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9271°N, 93.9553°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Faribault County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 87.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Mapleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").