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Clara City, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
1,497
Population
796/sq mi density
$58,431
Median Income
$29,391 per capita
$116,500
Home Value
$247,017 Zillow
$1,063
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
234 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$58,431 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $1,063/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Clara City 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 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 43.6 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 | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,067 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 796/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9574°N, 95.3677°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yellow Medicine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 30.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 88.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 17°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in |
Clara City has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.7").