Blomkest, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
146 Population 143/sq mi density
$58,875 Median Income $39,569 per capita
$104,200 Home Value $283,306 Zillow
$1,344 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$58,875 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$104,200 home value, $1,344/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Blomkest has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. The area receives 46.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

12°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.7°F
19% below US avg
January Average12°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,136 ft (346 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density143/sq mi
Coordinates44.9428°N, 95.0235°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRedwood County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
52 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.7"
24% below US avg
Snowfall 46.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.79"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

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

4 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 M4.1 128 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 7 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 117 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 385 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 51 km 1
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 52 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 17 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 100 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 81 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 63 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 71 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 64 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 91 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 84 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 73 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 43 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 100 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 81 km
2010 WALDEN 717 86 km
2000 SVOR 661 59 km
2000 ASHLEY N 588 84 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 96 km
2002 ARTICHOKE 548 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 12°F (-11°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Blomkest has a seasonal temperature swing of 60°F / from 12°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (0.7").

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