Bock, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mille Lacs County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
57 Population 335/sq mi density
$64,375 Median Income $34,991 per capita
$133,900 Home Value $236,118 Zillow
42°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,375 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,900 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Bock has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 48.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average41.8°F
23% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,080 ft (329 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates45.7845°N, 93.5528°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMille Lacs County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 48.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.77"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0425 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability19.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively 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: M3.1. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 9, 1994.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

313 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 29 fatalities, 643 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 65 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 87 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 91 km 6
May 21, 1957 EF4 58 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 78 km 1
Jun 18, 2001 EF3 70 km 2
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 50 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 89 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 59 km 1
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 30, 1968 EF3 59 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 98 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 82 km 2
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 95 km 5
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 83 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 82 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 36 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 36 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 32 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 82 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 33 km
2009 BU9 4,112 35 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 37 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 57 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 37 km
2009 BU11 3,242 37 km
2003 UNNAMED 2,998 89 km
1997 BIG 2,987 36 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 68 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 84 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 37 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 2,512 90 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-10°C) 0.9 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 2.7 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in
June 65°F (18°C) 4.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
September 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in
October 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in

Bock has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 11°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.8").

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