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Plymouth, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hennepin County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
79,526 Population 2,431/sq mi density
$133,865 Median Income $69,839 per capita
$474,700 Home Value $497,516 Zillow
$1,705 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
46 Violent Crime/100K 1,164 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$133,865 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$474,700 home value, $1,705/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
46 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
64.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Plymouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. The area receives 54.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.0°F
11% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation981 ft (299 m)
Area35.3 sq mi (91.5 km²)
Population Density2,431/sq mi
Coordinates45.0223°N, 93.4629°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHennepin County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.8"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 54.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)16.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.78 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.45 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.3 / 100
Community Resilience98.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 121 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,199 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 90 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 25 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 20 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 8 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 14 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 35 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 77 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 73 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 37 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 60 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 18 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 27 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 82 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 68 km 0
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 59 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 53 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 58 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 58 km
2009 BU9 4,112 60 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 52 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 52 km
2009 BU11 3,242 56 km
1997 BIG 2,987 54 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 38 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 53 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 58 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 52 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 96 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 52 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 52 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 96 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 60 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 55 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 20°F (-7°C) 0.9 in
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Plymouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 55°F / from 18°F in December to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").

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