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Pelican Rapids, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,589
Population
1,003/sq mi density
$65,482
Median Income
$29,131 per capita
$177,700
Home Value
$363,308 Zillow
$349
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
120
Violent Crime/100K
199 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$65,482 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$177,700 home value, $349/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
120 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pelican Rapids has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.8 inches. The area receives 49.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
9°F Jan (-13°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.7°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 9°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,292 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,003/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.5703°N, 96.0859°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wilkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 5.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| March | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.6 in |
Pelican Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 9°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").