Paynesville, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
2,476
Population
1,081/sq mi density
$72,105
Median Income
$35,009 per capita
$168,800
Home Value
$224,282 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
153
Violent Crime/100K
191 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$72,105 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,800 home value, $791/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
153 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Paynesville has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.4 inches. The area receives 50.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.0°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,175 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,081/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3785°N, 94.7216°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stearns County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 77.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0456 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Paynesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.9").