New York Mills, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,319
Population
891/sq mi density
$51,696
Median Income
$36,397 per capita
$144,900
Home Value
$277,674 Zillow
$712
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
74
Violent Crime/100K
295 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,696 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,900 home value, $712/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New York Mills has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.8°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,416 ft (432 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 891/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5196°N, 95.3728°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Otter Tail County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively 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 | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
New York Mills has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.4").