Pierz, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,581
Population
1,146/sq mi density
$55,438
Median Income
$29,023 per capita
$155,700
Home Value
$264,208 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
136
Violent Crime/100K
2,580 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$55,438 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,700 home value, $786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pierz has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.2 inches. The area receives 52.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,174 ft (358 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.9772°N, 94.1008°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in |
Pierz has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 14°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").