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Mentor, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Red Lake County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
143
Population
75/sq mi density
$42,143
Median Income
$34,350 per capita
$56,100
Home Value
$317,649 Zillow
$771
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
252
Violent Crime/100K
3,455 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$42,143 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$56,100 home value, $771/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Mentor has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.3 inches. The area receives 49.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,174 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 75/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.6967°N, 96.1440°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Red Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.7 in |
Mentor has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.8") and February the driest (0.5").