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Callaway, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Becker County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
197 Population 313/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $27,016 per capita
$83,300 Home Value $246,859 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
123 Violent Crime/100K 3,709 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
123 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Callaway has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 7°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 47.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

7°F Jan (-14°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average7°F (-14°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,374 ft (419 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density313/sq mi
Coordinates46.9812°N, 95.9173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBecker County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 47.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0425 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score37.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.4 / 100
Community Resilience85.1 / 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 High
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 148 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

397 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 10 fatalities, 143 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 99 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 85 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 63 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 98 km 2
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 76 km 1
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 52 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 97 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 95 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 68 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 79 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 30 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 22 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 96 km 0
Jul 8, 2020 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 8, 2019 EF2 62 km 0
Jun 29, 2018 EF2 64 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 52 km 0
Jul 11, 2017 EF2 92 km 0
Aug 28, 2016 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: OXCART (12,538 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 OXCART 12,538 87 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 61 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 87 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 82 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 55 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 21 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 87 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 90 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 17 km
2000 00 14 1,377 23 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,341 67 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 84 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 35 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 39 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 44 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 16 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 17 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 7°F (-14°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 12°F (-11°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 25°F (-4°C) 1.1 in
April 42°F (5°C) 1.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.3 in
November 26°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
December 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in

Callaway has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 7°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.5").

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