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Princeton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Sherburne County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,988
Population
1,012/sq mi density
$52,450
Median Income
$31,304 per capita
$212,200
Home Value
$361,638 Zillow
$953
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
3,375 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,450 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$212,200 home value, $953/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Princeton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 49.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5682°N, 93.5903°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sherburne County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in |
Princeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 13°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.7").