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Rochester, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dodge County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
121,638
Population
2,146/sq mi density
$87,767
Median Income
$49,727 per capita
$287,500
Home Value
$334,408 Zillow
$1,316
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
215
Violent Crime/100K
1,881 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$87,767 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$287,500 home value, $1,316/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
215 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rochester experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.0 inches. The area receives 39.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 54.7 sq mi (141.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.0143°N, 92.4786°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dodge County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 7 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 21°F (-6°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
Rochester has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in December to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.8").