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Merrifield, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Crow Wing County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
131
Population
243/sq mi density
$229,700
Home Value
$427,250 Zillow
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
669
Violent Crime/100K
4,866 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
669 violent crimes/100K (76% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Merrifield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.2°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,215 ft (370 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 243/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.4674°N, 94.1746°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crow Wing County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0429 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.4 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Merrifield has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").