Mountain Iron, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
2,865
Population
42/sq mi density
$81,607
Median Income
$40,473 per capita
$180,700
Home Value
$201,219 Zillow
$911
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
39°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$81,607 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,700 home value, $911/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain Iron has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 39°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.6 inches. The area receives 68.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.9°F |
| 28% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,517 ft (462 m) |
| Area | 68.1 sq mi (176.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.5367°N, 92.6166°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Louis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0397 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.37 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 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 Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 38°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in |
Mountain Iron has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 8°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").