Sleepy Eye, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
3,438
Population
1,839/sq mi density
$64,811
Median Income
$37,186 per capita
$138,500
Home Value
$178,609 Zillow
$757
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
114
Violent Crime/100K
544 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,811 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,500 home value, $757/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Sleepy Eye experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
15°F Jan (-9°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,839/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2989°N, 94.7236°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Brown County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mankato Regional (MKT) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 11.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°F (-9°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Sleepy Eye has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.7").