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Coates, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Dakota County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
111 Population 74/sq mi density
$79,583 Median Income $37,013 per capita
$236,800 Home Value $429,032 Zillow
$1,109 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 871 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$79,583 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$236,800 home value, $1,109/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Coates has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.1°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation913 ft (278 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates44.7151°N, 93.0321°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDakota County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.1"
10% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)10.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.06 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.27 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Very High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively 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 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 59 km 21
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 61 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 40 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 57 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 40 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 42 km 0
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 95 km 0
May 21, 1957 EF4 97 km 0
May 16, 2017 EF3 91 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 52 km 1
May 15, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 84 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 30 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 37 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 22 km 1
Jul 30, 1977 EF3 82 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNITS 37 38 39 A (4,879 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 99 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 97 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 98 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 61 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 98 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 98 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 98 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 97 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 98 km
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 74 km
1992 UNIT 25 1,460 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,280 98 km
2004 EAGAN 925 19 km
1995 UNNAMED 793 99 km
1990 CTY RD 5 733 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 606 99 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 40 km
2006 UNNAMED 576 99 km
1998 UNITS 3133 554 99 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-0°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.3 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.9 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Coates has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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