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Sauk Rapids, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
13,851
Population
2,202/sq mi density
$67,004
Median Income
$37,016 per capita
$240,200
Home Value
$295,669 Zillow
$941
Median Rent
24.4% income on rent
43°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
93
Violent Crime/100K
2,026 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,004 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$240,200 home value, $941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sauk Rapids has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.5 inches. The area receives 47.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,202/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5947°N, 94.1527°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 6 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Sauk Rapids has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.6").