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Wright, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
121 Population 83/sq mi density
$69,750 Median Income $46,112 per capita
$123,800 Home Value $236,501 Zillow
$630 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
41°F Avg Temperature 253 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$69,750 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $630/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wright has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.5°F
25% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,306 ft (398 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density83/sq mi
Coordinates46.6725°N, 93.0069°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAitkin County County
Nearest AirportDuluth International (DLH)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Jun) 4.41"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %75.7%
Unhealthy Days3

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.9 / 100
Community Resilience98.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

102 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 15 fatalities, 103 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 93 km 12
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 31 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 42 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 78 km 2
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 53 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 19, 2016 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF2 70 km 0
Oct 26, 1996 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 3, 1985 EF2 75 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF2 87 km 0
Sep 8, 1977 EF2 45 km 0
Jun 7, 1977 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 7, 1970 EF2 35 km 0
Jul 8, 1959 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,642 ac, 1988).

Year Name Acres Distance
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 91 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 26 km
2015 TAMARACK 2,745 17 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 25 km
1991 UNNAMED 2,486 38 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,963 44 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,835 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,799 40 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,760 38 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 67 km
2004 SOUTH MAIN ROAD 1,384 31 km
2006 WUI RX BURN UNIT 15 1,380 29 km
1990 UNNAMED 1,371 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,352 10 km
1997 UNNAMED 1,306 38 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,249 38 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,226 37 km
2000 S MAIN RO 1,181 30 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,096 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 13°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 1.3 in
April 40°F (4°C) 1.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Wright has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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