Oak Park Heights, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Washington County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,782
Population
1,632/sq mi density
$84,639
Median Income
$44,712 per capita
$333,600
Home Value
$335,999 Zillow
$1,428
Median Rent
38.5% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
389
Violent Crime/100K
2,119 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$84,639 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$333,600 home value, $1,428/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Oak Park Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.1 inches. The area receives 49.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
18°F Jan (-8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 48.4°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 18°F (-8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 927 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0334°N, 92.8102°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.62 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.2 in |
Oak Park Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 18°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and February the driest (0.9").