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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 $252,319 Zillow
$793 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
108 Violent Crime/100K 6,054 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,858 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $793/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
108 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. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,285 ft (392 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density773/sq mi
Coordinates46.7233°N, 94.3966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCass County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.1 / 100
Community Resilience79.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

199 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 127 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 69 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 15 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 11 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 55 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 94 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 77 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 28 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 46 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 25 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 75 km 1
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 11 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 100 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 54 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 48 km 0
Jul 12, 2015 EF2 64 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF2 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 55 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 59 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 59 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 66 km
2018 BOY RIVER 3,546 53 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 84 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 51 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 85 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 65 km
2010 BOY RIVER - CORE 2010 1,872 52 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 51 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 71 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,777 51 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 88 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 44 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-3°C) 1.5 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.5 in
September 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.4 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 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 27.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").

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