Stanchfield, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Isanti County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
99 Population 134/sq mi density
$90,625 Median Income $19,493 per capita
$195,000 Home Value $407,386 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,625 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,000 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanchfield 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. Annual precipitation totals 29.7 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation943 ft (287 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density134/sq mi
Coordinates45.6632°N, 93.1817°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIsanti County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.7"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very 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)

Tornado History

338 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 706 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 51 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 78 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 94 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 71 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 26 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 92 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 55 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 43 km 2
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 81 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 89 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 72 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 94 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 82 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 60 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 51 km 2
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 85 km 5
Jun 17, 2010 EF2 25 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 50 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 45 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 44 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 44 km
2009 BU9 4,112 49 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 45 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 86 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 45 km
2009 BU11 3,242 49 km
1997 BIG 2,987 46 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 45 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 46 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 48 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 47 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 53 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 53 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 47 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 44 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 29 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.6 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.8 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.0 in

Stanchfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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