Red Wing, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pierce County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
16,660
Population
478/sq mi density
$65,259
Median Income
$40,467 per capita
$224,800
Home Value
$284,314 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
202
Violent Crime/100K
2,164 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,259 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$224,800 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Wing experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.4 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 680 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 41.2 sq mi (106.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5813°N, 92.6050°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pierce County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 53.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in |
Red Wing has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").