Brownsdale, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Mower County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
860 Population 2,098/sq mi density
$76,500 Median Income $32,233 per capita
$137,600 Home Value $207,152 Zillow
$788 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,500 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,600 home value, $788/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownsdale 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 36.2 inches. The area receives 43.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.6°F
17% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,291 ft (393 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,098/sq mi
Coordinates43.7404°N, 92.8682°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMower County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.2"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 43.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.07"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.10"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score67.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.7 / 100
Community Resilience83.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively High
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: M2.8. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 297 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 65 km 1
Jul 12, 1971 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 53 km 6
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 49 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 55 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 40 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF4 51 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 42 km 0
May 10, 1953 EF4 50 km 2
May 10, 1953 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 25 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 30 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 70 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 94 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 40 km 0
May 17, 1982 EF3 38 km 0
May 28, 1974 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 62 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 84 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 18°F (-8°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
May 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (1°C) 1.8 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Brownsdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.1").

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