Pine River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Cass County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
928
Population
773/sq mi density
$39,858
Median Income
$23,579 per capita
$133,300
Home Value
$264,380 Zillow
$793
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
214
Violent Crime/100K
1,070 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$39,858 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
214 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine River 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. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 39.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.8°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,285 ft (392 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 773/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.7233°N, 94.3966°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cass County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 27.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.5% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 79.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.0 in |
Pine River has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").