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Blooming Prairie, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Freeborn County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,977
Population
1,454/sq mi density
$63,929
Median Income
$33,932 per capita
$155,800
Home Value
$254,634 Zillow
$680
Median Rent
27.3% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$63,929 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,800 home value, $680/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Blooming Prairie has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.8 inches. The area receives 39.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.2°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,297 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,454/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8685°N, 93.0557°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Freeborn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owatonna Degner Regional (OWA) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 51.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 35.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.1 in |
Blooming Prairie has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.8").