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Middle River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Marshall County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
281
Population
562/sq mi density
$57,188
Median Income
$35,087 per capita
$103,500
Home Value
$188,494 Zillow
$313
Median Rent
18.2% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
200 sunny days/yr
252
Violent Crime/100K
3,455 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,188 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,500 home value, $313/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Middle River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 562/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4349°N, 96.1617°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall 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 | 23.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-5°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.6 in |
Middle River has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.7") and February the driest (0.4").