Wright, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Aitkin County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
121
Population
83/sq mi density
$69,750
Median Income
$46,112 per capita
$123,800
Home Value
$247,361 Zillow
$630
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
38°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$69,750 median income, 10.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,800 home value, $630/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Wright has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 38°F (3°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.2 inches. The area receives 59.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
8°F Jan (-14°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 38.0°F |
| 30% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-14°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,306 ft (398 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 83/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.6725°N, 93.0069°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Aitkin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Duluth International (DLH) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 98.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°F (-14°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 14°F (-10°C) | 1.2 in |
Wright has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 8°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").