Stephen, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kittson County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
524
Population
663/sq mi density
$63,750
Median Income
$36,058 per capita
$83,800
Home Value
$187,584 Zillow
$871
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,800 home value, $871/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Stephen has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.5°F |
| 27% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 829 ft (253 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 663/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.4524°N, 96.8763°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kittson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Grand Forks International (GFK) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 4.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very 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 | 5°F (-15°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 24°F (-5°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 44°F (6°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 13°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in |
Stephen has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (0.6").