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Aldrich, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wadena County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
31 Population 63/sq mi density
$36,875 Median Income $29,926 per capita
$90,000 Home Value $250,100 Zillow
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
104 Violent Crime/100K 2,422 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
104 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Aldrich has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches. The area receives 50.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.2°F
26% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,332 ft (406 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates46.3747°N, 94.9394°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWadena County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.3"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 50.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability50.5 / 100
Community Resilience81.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 130 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

312 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 18 fatalities, 223 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 83 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 50 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 19 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 71 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 38 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 76 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 46 km 0
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 34 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 70 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 92 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 6 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 43 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 44 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 44 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 76 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 44 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 45 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 74 km
1988 UNNAMED 1,589 85 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 24 km
2000 00 14 1,377 85 km
1998 WEST SKUNK 1,129 73 km
2000 UNIT 1 1,073 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,062 94 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,025 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,009 97 km
1990 UNNAMED 981 93 km
1991 UNNAMED 886 92 km
2002 1000 AC S 880 84 km
1985 UNNAMED 880 51 km
1991 UNNAMED 874 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.2 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
December 12°F (-11°C) 0.8 in

Aldrich has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 8°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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