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Willmar, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Kandiyohi County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
21,136
Population
1,485/sq mi density
$63,368
Median Income
$31,501 per capita
$186,000
Home Value
$236,788 Zillow
$830
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
276 sunny days/yr
427
Violent Crime/100K
2,129 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$63,368 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$186,000 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
427 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Willmar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 46.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.7°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,129 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 15.8 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,485/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.1210°N, 95.0587°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Kandiyohi County County |
| Nearest Airport | St Cloud Regional (STC) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Willmar has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").