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Shafer, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Chisago County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,151
Population
906/sq mi density
$96,042
Median Income
$37,870 per capita
$225,700
Home Value
$342,155 Zillow
$954
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
181
Violent Crime/100K
1,189 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,042 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,700 home value, $954/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Shafer has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
13°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.2°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 13°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 906/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3900°N, 92.7583°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chisago County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 1.1 in |
Shafer has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").