Nashwauk, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Itasca County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,035
Population
68/sq mi density
$58,533
Median Income
$31,159 per capita
$102,400
Home Value
$135,588 Zillow
$697
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
209
Violent Crime/100K
209 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,533 median income, 7.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,400 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Nashwauk has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 59.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,486 ft (453 m) |
| Area | 15.3 sq mi (39.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.3800°N, 93.1667°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Itasca County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 63.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 91.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Nashwauk has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 6°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").