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Sauk Centre, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stearns County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
4,589
Population
1,119/sq mi density
$65,763
Median Income
$34,823 per capita
$196,000
Home Value
$313,993 Zillow
$778
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
42°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
89
Violent Crime/100K
2,271 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,763 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,000 home value, $778/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sauk Centre has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.1 inches. The area receives 39.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.0°F |
| 22% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,119/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7365°N, 94.9527°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stearns County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0456 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 96.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Sauk Centre has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (0.7").