Willow River, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Pine County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
351
Population
197/sq mi density
$52,188
Median Income
$31,164 per capita
$197,700
Home Value
$264,945 Zillow
$758
Median Rent
24.2% income on rent
41°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$52,188 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$197,700 home value, $758/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Willow River has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.5 inches. The area receives 64.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
10°F Jan (-12°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 41.4°F |
| 23% below US avg | |
| January Average | 10°F (-12°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3238°N, 92.8300°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Pine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 10°F (-12°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 15°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 1.2 in |
Willow River has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 10°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (0.8").