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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
$246,455 Zillow
$786
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
134
Violent Crime/100K
1,805 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, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,700 home value, $786/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 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 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in |
Pierz has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").