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Pine Springs, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Washington County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
412 Population 535/sq mi density
$167,750 Median Income $66,033 per capita
$613,600 Home Value $593,998 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
187 Violent Crime/100K 4,342 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$167,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$613,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
63.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Springs has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.3°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation964 ft (294 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density535/sq mi
Coordinates45.0380°N, 92.9559°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.2"
13% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.45"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0445 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.62 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score83.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very 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: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 52 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 35 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 69 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 34 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 26 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 50 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF4 61 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 67 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 17 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 86 km 2
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 55 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 22 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 35 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 60 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 13 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 50 km 2
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 83 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 44 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 83 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 75 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 79 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 79 km
2009 BU9 4,112 83 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 74 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 74 km
2009 BU11 3,242 80 km
1997 BIG 2,987 77 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 28 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 75 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 81 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 75 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 98 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 82 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 83 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 77 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.6 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Pine Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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