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South St. Paul, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
20,633
Population
3,665/sq mi density
$84,472
Median Income
$37,925 per capita
$266,800
Home Value
$333,002 Zillow
$1,128
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
228
Violent Crime/100K
2,387 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$84,472 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$266,800 home value, $1,128/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
South St. Paul experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,665/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8880°N, 93.0405°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dakota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 10.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.06 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.27 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 33°F (0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 19°F (-7°C) | 1.0 in |
South St. Paul has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").