Bigelow, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Osceola County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
269 Population 690/sq mi density
$75,625 Median Income $33,616 per capita
$1,550 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$75,625 median income, 9.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bigelow has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.2 inches. The area receives 41.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.5°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,646 ft (502 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates43.5053°N, 95.6892°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOsceola County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.2"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 41.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.88"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.2 / 100
Community Resilience67.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 89 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

582 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 14 fatalities, 306 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 42 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 74 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 22 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 51 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 52 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF4 85 km 0
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 86 km 0
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 59 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 56 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 33 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 38 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 23 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.1 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.4 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in

Bigelow has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (0.7").

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