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Ceylon, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Martin County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
255 Population 490/sq mi density
$32,206 Median Income $24,446 per capita
$36,800 Home Value $156,470 Zillow
$579 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
231 Violent Crime/100K 3,112 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,206 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$36,800 home value, $579/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
231 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ceylon has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,262 ft (385 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density490/sq mi
Coordinates43.5328°N, 94.6307°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMartin County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.2 / 100
Community Resilience84.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
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

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.8. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 89 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 286 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 9, 2011 EF4 91 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 80 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 97 km 5
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 94 km 6
Aug 29, 1964 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 87 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 42 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 91 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 18, 1994 EF3 95 km 0
Jun 7, 1984 EF3 50 km 0
Sep 20, 1980 EF3 60 km 0
Jun 28, 1979 EF3 44 km 2
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 36 km 0
Oct 1, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 59 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEWEYS PASTURE (641 ac, 2008).

Year Name Acres Distance
2008 DEWEYS PASTURE 641 45 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 32°F (-0°C) 1.9 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Ceylon has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 15°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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