Courtland, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Nicollet County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
844 Population 323/sq mi density
$105,625 Median Income $48,777 per capita
$250,000 Home Value $337,731 Zillow
$971 Median Rent 22.8% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$105,625 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$250,000 home value, $971/mo rent
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Courtland 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. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 38.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average13°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation998 ft (304 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density323/sq mi
Coordinates44.2753°N, 94.3424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyNicollet County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 38.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.07"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.84"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.8 / 100
Community Resilience99.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
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 96 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 29 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

516 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 603 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 96 km 1
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 84 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 91 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 73 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 67 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 6 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 14 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 32 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 83 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF3 91 km 2
May 6, 1965 EF3 47 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 99 km 5
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 86 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 20, 2018 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

4 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 74 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 80 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 28 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
November 33°F (0°C) 1.6 in
December 20°F (-7°C) 1.1 in

Courtland has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (0.8").

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