New Prague, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Scott County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
8,195
Population
2,080/sq mi density
$98,424
Median Income
$45,054 per capita
$323,500
Home Value
$354,219 Zillow
$1,198
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
48
Violent Crime/100K
629 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,424 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$323,500 home value, $1,198/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
New Prague has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,000 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,080/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5457°N, 93.5756°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0475 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.3 in |
New Prague has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.0").