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Sandstone, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,538
Population
483/sq mi density
$50,288
Median Income
$17,559 per capita
$137,500
Home Value
$224,581 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
249 sunny days/yr
608
Violent Crime/100K
3,220 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,288 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
608 violent crimes/100K (60% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sandstone has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
11°F Jan (-12°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 483/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.1290°N, 92.8646°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Sandstone has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 11°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").