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Scandia, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Washington County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
3,966
Population
114/sq mi density
$100,179
Median Income
$58,718 per capita
$471,900
Home Value
$525,629 Zillow
$978
Median Rent
41.2% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
171
Violent Crime/100K
2,656 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,179 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$471,900 home value, $978/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
171 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Scandia has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 51.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.9°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Area | 15.4 sq mi (39.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2515°N, 92.8334°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.62 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Scandia has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").