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Mountain Iron, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
2,865
Population
42/sq mi density
$81,607
Median Income
$40,473 per capita
$180,700
Home Value
$188,121 Zillow
$911
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
352
Violent Crime/100K
3,926 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,607 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,700 home value, $911/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
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 38°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.7 inches. The area receives 61.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Mountain Iron has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 5°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").