Avoca, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nobles County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
101 Population 105/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $28,135 per capita
$50,700 Home Value $175,121 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 12.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Avoca has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,534 ft (468 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density105/sq mi
Coordinates43.9488°N, 95.6467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNobles County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.0 / 100
Community Resilience40.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 128 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 134 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

479 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 314 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 34 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 26 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 62 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 9 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 20 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 74 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 94 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 37 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 97 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 70 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 85 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 69 km 0
Aug 18, 2017 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Avoca has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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