Comfrey, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Brown County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
297 Population 691/sq mi density
$60,750 Median Income $33,794 per capita
$93,300 Home Value $286,345 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,300 home value, $625/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Comfrey has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 42.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,125 ft (343 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density691/sq mi
Coordinates44.1111°N, 94.9028°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBrown County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
22% below US avg
Snowfall 42.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.58"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.67"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability11.4 / 100
Community Resilience98.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 99 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 72 km
Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 17 fatalities, 538 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 96 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 68 km 9
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 53 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 95 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 54 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 61 km 1
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 10, 1977 EF3 99 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 89 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 21, 1953 EF3 96 km 0
Jul 1, 2011 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 70 km 0
Jun 25, 2010 EF2 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LINCOLN WPA RX (575 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.6 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.0 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 0.8 in

Comfrey has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (0.7").

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