Ada, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Norman County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,834 Population 1,369/sq mi density
$67,857 Median Income $34,152 per capita
$140,500 Home Value $180,945 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$67,857 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,500 home value, $697/mo rent
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ada has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 6°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 40.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

6°F Jan (-14°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.0°F
26% below US avg
January Average6°F (-14°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation904 ft (276 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density1,369/sq mi
Coordinates47.2989°N, 96.5165°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNorman County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.0"
34% below US avg
Snowfall 40.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.66"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.5 / 100
Community Resilience54.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 20 fatalities, 235 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 77 km 10
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 65 km 0
Aug 26, 2007 EF4 95 km 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 50 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 96 km 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 49 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 46 km 1
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
Aug 11, 1958 EF3 84 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 49 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 44 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 32 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 47 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 36 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 9 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 52 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 49 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 51 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 47 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 46 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 44 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 49 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 47 km
2000 00 14 1,377 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 100 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 42 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 46 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 29 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 19 km
1992 UNNAMED 1,193 97 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 51 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 96 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 82 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 6°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.0 in
April 41°F (5°C) 1.5 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
September 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.2 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 0.9 in
December 13°F (-10°C) 0.9 in

Ada has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 6°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.7").

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