The Town FilesKrain, Minnesota
Township in Stearns County · population 984 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $364,800
- Household income
- $101,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 0° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 48 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 10
- Median age
- 38.2
Krain is a township of 984 people in Stearns County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $364,800, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for families than 97% of Minnesota towns, more of a college town than 92% of Minnesota towns, easier by car than 91% of Minnesota towns.
How Krain ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Krain is worth $364,800, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 3.6 times the median household income of $101,667, which is more affordable than 40% of Minnesota towns. 93.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Krain | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $364,800 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | — | $991 |
| Median household income | $101,667 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 93.6% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.9% | — |
Who lives in Krain
| People | Krain | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 33.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.0% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 12.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 27.9 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 82.5% | 90.2% |
Weather in Krain
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 0.1°F. About 29.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 48.1 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 9 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 175 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Krain since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 5, 1964 about 8.3 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 35 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 28, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on July 12, 1971.
Severe weather in Stearns County since 1996
Stearns County has been included in 13 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4658: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| July 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4131: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Stearns County
Stearns County had 87,252 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,313 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Krain itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Krain
- Millwood, MN5.5 mi · 950 people · home $387,700
- Holdingford, MN5.6 mi · 743 people · home $205,700
- Freeport, MN6.0 mi · 675 people · home $223,200
- Albany, MN6.2 mi · 2,780 people · home $238,500
- Holding, MN6.6 mi · 1,182 people · home $297,400
- Elmdale, MN6.9 mi · 981 people · home $293,600
- Albany, MN7.8 mi · 983 people · home $423,800
- Avon, MN8.6 mi · 2,066 people · home $336,700
Krain questions
Is Krain, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Krain scores better for retirees than 4% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 33%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.2).
How much does a house cost in Krain?
The median owner-occupied home in Krain is valued at $364,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $101,667, so homes cost about 3.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Krain?
July highs average 80.9°F and January lows 0.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 29.1 inches of precipitation a year and 48.1 inches of snow.
Does Krain get tornadoes?
10 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Krain since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 5, 1964. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)