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Andover, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Anoka County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
32,825 Population 969/sq mi density
$131,528 Median Income $52,458 per capita
$389,200 Home Value $433,861 Zillow
$1,827 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
301 Violent Crime/100K 3,261 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$131,528 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$389,200 home value, $1,827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
301 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Andover has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches. The area receives 44.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation869 ft (265 m)
Area34.8 sq mi (90.2 km²)
Population Density969/sq mi
Coordinates45.2524°N, 93.3374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnoka County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.8"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 44.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0430 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.24 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.16 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience97.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 133 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 62 fatalities, 1,233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 88 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 4 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 31 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 47 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 62 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 25 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 91 km 1
May 16, 2017 EF3 92 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 24 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 79 km 2
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 75 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 27 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 48 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 76 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 88 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 44 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 37 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 41 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 41 km
2009 BU9 4,112 45 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 35 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 36 km
2009 BU11 3,242 41 km
1997 BIG 2,987 39 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 18 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 37 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 43 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 37 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 76 km
2024 RX-86_FY23 2,187 92 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 36 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 35 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 69 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 45 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.7 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 67°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Andover has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.8").

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