Clarkfield, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Yellow Medicine County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
868
Population
768/sq mi density
$57,232
Median Income
$33,879 per capita
$86,400
Home Value
$109,103 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
26.4% income on rent
44°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,232 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,400 home value, $792/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkfield has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 12°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.4 inches. The area receives 45.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
12°F Jan (-11°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 12°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,088 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 768/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.7903°N, 95.8076°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Yellow Medicine County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 12°F (-11°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Clarkfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 12°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").