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Staples, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wadena County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,359
Population
496/sq mi density
$51,506
Median Income
$25,738 per capita
$119,300
Home Value
$203,472 Zillow
$856
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
170
Violent Crime/100K
2,105 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,506 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,300 home value, $856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Staples has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-13°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,281 ft (390 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 496/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3722°N, 94.8150°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wadena County County |
| Nearest Airport | Brainerd Lakes Regional (BRD) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 13.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 50.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 8°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in |
Staples has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.6").