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New York Mills, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
1,319
Population
891/sq mi density
$51,696
Median Income
$36,397 per capita
$144,900
Home Value
$260,285 Zillow
$712
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,696 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$144,900 home value, $712/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 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. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 45.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°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 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").