Cyrus, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Stevens County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
316 Population 1,170/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $31,372 per capita
$97,900 Home Value $264,343 Zillow
$650 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
42°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
$51,250 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $650/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Cyrus has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 10°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. The area receives 44.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

10°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average10°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,158 ft (353 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,170/sq mi
Coordinates45.6148°N, 95.7382°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStevens County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
80 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 44.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.38"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.72"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score7.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience94.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

4 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 44 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 90 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 90 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

454 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 6 fatalities, 163 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 55 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 88 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 98 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 58 km 1
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 80 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 69 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 93 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 21 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 83 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 75 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 29 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 49 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 36 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 74 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 99 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: LOUISBURGRADE (6,487 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 LOUISBURGRADE 6,487 59 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 72 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 56 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 63 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 63 km
1998 LEE 1,137 65 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 65 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 63 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 62 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 63 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 63 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 63 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 63 km
2000 FISH 720 62 km
2010 WALDEN 717 9 km
2007 LEE 689 66 km
2000 SVOR 661 34 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 77 km
2000 ASHLEY N 588 49 km
2024 AGASSIZ BEACHLINE RX 564 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 10°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.7 in
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.2 in
April 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 67°F (19°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.4 in
November 30°F (-1°C) 1.0 in
December 17°F (-9°C) 0.8 in

Cyrus has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 10°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.7").

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