Vadnais Heights, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Ramsey County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
12,789
Population
1,835/sq mi density
$91,946
Median Income
$53,251 per capita
$334,500
Home Value
$371,997 Zillow
$1,342
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
47°F
Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$91,946 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$334,500 home value, $1,342/mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
43.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Vadnais Heights experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 17°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.1 inches. The area receives 40.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
17°F Jan (-9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 17°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 895 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,835/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.0579°N, 93.0665°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Ramsey County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 72.7% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 94.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.1 in |
Vadnais Heights has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 17°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").