Corcoran, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Hennepin County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,854 Population 191/sq mi density
$143,250 Median Income $66,970 per capita
$540,100 Home Value $602,685 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
12 Violent Crime/100K 507 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$143,250 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$540,100 home value, /mo rent
D
Safety
1.5 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Corcoran experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 45.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

16°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average16°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation990 ft (302 m)
Area36.0 sq mi (93.2 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates45.1069°N, 93.5780°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHennepin County County
Nearest AirportMinneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.7"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 45.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %66.4%
Unhealthy Days4

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0419 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)16.9 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.78 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.45 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.3 / 100
Community Resilience98.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 112 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 1,157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 24 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 39 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 29 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 21 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 25 km 3
May 21, 1957 EF4 76 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 67 km 1
May 25, 2008 EF3 42 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 52 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 9 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 29 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 40 km 1
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 69 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 67 km 0
May 24, 1958 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 23, 1952 EF3 82 km 2
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 21 km 5
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNIT 4 (5,887 ac, 2002).

Year Name Acres Distance
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 47 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 42 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 47 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 46 km
2009 BU9 4,112 48 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 40 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 41 km
2009 BU11 3,242 44 km
1997 BIG 2,987 43 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,904 41 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 41 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 46 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 40 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 85 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 40 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 41 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,850 93 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 48 km
2009 UNIT 23 24 26 1,644 43 km
1995 ANTLER 1,603 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 16°F (-9°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 0.6 in
March 33°F (0°C) 1.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 58°F (15°C) 4.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.5 in
December 21°F (-6°C) 0.9 in

Corcoran has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").

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