Stillwater, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Washington County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
19,323
Population
2,400/sq mi density
$109,297
Median Income
$58,397 per capita
$398,100
Home Value
$454,751 Zillow
$1,408
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
89
Violent Crime/100K
881 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$109,297 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$398,100 home value, $1,408/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Stillwater has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.2 inches. The area receives 49.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.3°F |
| 18% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,400/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0586°N, 92.8304°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | New Richmond Regional (RNH) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 98.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0445 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.62 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 97.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 33°F (1°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 20°F (-7°C) | 1.2 in |
Stillwater has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.9").