Belview, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
399 Population 434/sq mi density
$62,000 Median Income $28,166 per capita
$79,500 Home Value $174,325 Zillow
$855 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$62,000 median income, 11.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$79,500 home value, $855/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Belview has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.0 inches. The area receives 43.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.4°F
16% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,070 ft (326 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density434/sq mi
Coordinates44.6065°N, 95.3287°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.0"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 43.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.66"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.58"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience92.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
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: M4.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 141 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 51 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 335 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 59 km 9
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 42 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 75 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 86 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 82 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 54 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 92 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 99 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 69 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 29 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 100 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 92 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 99 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 81 km
2000 SVOR 661 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.7 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.2 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.7 in

Belview has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (0.6").

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