Royalton, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,092
Population
543/sq mi density
$64,643
Median Income
$33,048 per capita
$201,500
Home Value
$273,082 Zillow
$642
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
235
Violent Crime/100K
2,658 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$64,643 median income, 6.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$201,500 home value, $642/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
235 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Royalton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. The area receives 50.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 41.6°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,082 ft (330 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8303°N, 94.2926°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in |
Royalton has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.6").