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Motley, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Todd County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
593
Population
427/sq mi density
$43,281
Median Income
$27,256 per capita
$128,300
Home Value
$246,611 Zillow
$661
Median Rent
20.4% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$43,281 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,300 home value, $661/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Motley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.3°F |
| 24% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,228 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 427/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3348°N, 94.6428°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Todd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 86.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Motley has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 8°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.6").