Viking, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Marshall County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
120
Population
231/sq mi density
$74,750
Median Income
$43,090 per capita
$130,000
Home Value
$261,133 Zillow
40°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$74,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Viking 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 24.3 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
5°F Jan (-15°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 5°F (-15°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,069 ft (326 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 231/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 48.2182°N, 96.4068°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Thief River Falls Regional (TVF) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 11°F (-12°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.9 in |
Viking has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 5°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.6").