Palisade, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
135
Population
199/sq mi density
$36,250
Median Income
$27,837 per capita
$87,500
Home Value
$263,854 Zillow
41°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,500 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Palisade has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.9 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.5°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,241 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7127°N, 93.4893°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Aitkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| 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 | 9°F (-13°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 1.0 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 40°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 1.3 in |
Palisade has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (1.0").