Mendota Heights, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
11,644
Population
1,282/sq mi density
$132,935
Median Income
$69,918 per capita
$504,100
Home Value
$572,103 Zillow
$1,557
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
200
Violent Crime/100K
896 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$132,935 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$504,100 home value, $1,557/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
200 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
67.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mendota Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 51.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 903 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 10.1 sq mi (26.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,282/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8789°N, 93.1339°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.06 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in |
Mendota Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 16°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").