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Park Rapids, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Becker County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,226
Population
572/sq mi density
$45,800
Median Income
$34,365 per capita
$218,500
Home Value
$307,606 Zillow
$912
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
375
Violent Crime/100K
6,100 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$45,800 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $912/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
375 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Park Rapids 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 23.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.4°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,444 ft (440 m) |
| Area | 6.8 sq mi (17.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 572/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.9164°N, 95.0579°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Becker County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bemidji Regional (BJI) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0425 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 37.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in |
Park Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 8°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.5").