Waubun, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mahnomen County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
393
Population
771/sq mi density
$51,667
Median Income
$25,469 per capita
$75,000
Home Value
$283,680 Zillow
$670
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
40°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$51,667 median income, 16.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,000 home value, $670/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Waubun has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
6°F Jan (-14°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 39.9°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 6°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,239 ft (378 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 771/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 47.1839°N, 95.9401°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mahnomen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Hector International (FAR) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 97.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 6°F (-14°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 11°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.1 in |
Waubun has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 6°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.7").