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Waite Park, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Benton County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
8,341
Population
660/sq mi density
$56,884
Median Income
$28,864 per capita
$217,000
Home Value
$247,835 Zillow
$1,072
Median Rent
40.3% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
425
Violent Crime/100K
8,295 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,884 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$217,000 home value, $1,072/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
425 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Waite Park has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,102 ft (336 m) |
| Area | 9.0 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.5209°N, 94.2430°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Benton County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Waite Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.7").