New Richland, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,068
Population
1,810/sq mi density
$62,841
Median Income
$30,029 per capita
$133,000
Home Value
$266,005 Zillow
$544
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
330
Violent Crime/100K
1,073 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,841 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,000 home value, $544/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
330 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
New Richland has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. The area receives 52.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.6°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,186 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,810/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8939°N, 93.4939°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Freeborn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-10°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.5 in |
New Richland has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (1.2").