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Tower, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · St. Louis County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
427
Population
146/sq mi density
$60,156
Median Income
$31,929 per capita
$113,600
Home Value
$335,565 Zillow
$565
Median Rent
19.4% income on rent
37°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
50
Violent Crime/100K
0 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$60,156 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,600 home value, $565/mo rent
C
Safety
2.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Tower has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 5°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches. The area receives 68.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 36.9°F |
| 32% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,439 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 146/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.8158°N, 92.2747°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | St. Louis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Range Regional (HIB) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0397 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 8.3 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.37 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°F (-15°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 9°F (-13°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in |
Tower has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 5°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (0.8").