Danvers, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Swift County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
134 Population 191/sq mi density
$117,750 Median Income $44,832 per capita
$151,100 Home Value $397,660 Zillow
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$117,750 median income, 12.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Danvers has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.1 inches. The area receives 42.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.6°F
19% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation1,035 ft (315 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density191/sq mi
Coordinates45.2814°N, 95.7560°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySwift County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML)
57 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 28.1"
26% below US avg
Snowfall 42.6"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.10"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.7 / 100
Community Resilience94.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively 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 61 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 103 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 67 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

427 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 7 fatalities, 107 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 91 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 93 km 1
Jul 25, 2000 EF4 43 km 1
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 96 km 1
May 30, 2022 EF3 100 km 0
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 54 km 0
May 17, 1996 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 56 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 45 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 83 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 69 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 57 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
May 12, 2022 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 14, 2020 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 97 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 25 km 0
Sep 23, 2004 EF2 89 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 38 km
2003 CHIPPEWA PRAIRIE 2,067 25 km
2004 FISH FIRE 1,799 44 km
2005 GRAND MEWS 1,245 47 km
1998 LEE 1,137 49 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,115 48 km
2003 ANDERSON 1,082 45 km
1998 ANDREASEN 1,001 44 km
1990 ANDERSON 988 47 km
2007 ANDERSON 797 45 km
2006 ANDERSON 764 47 km
1986 ANDERSON 746 45 km
2000 FISH 720 45 km
2010 WALDEN 717 29 km
2007 LEE 689 49 km
2000 SVOR 661 24 km
2006 MOSQUITO RANCH 656 85 km
2000 ASHLEY N 588 67 km
2003 LEE 560 50 km
1994 ARTICHOKE 556 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.7 in Coldest, Driest
February 15°F (-9°C) 0.8 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
September 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.5 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.2 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Danvers has a seasonal temperature swing of 61°F / from 11°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.1") and January the driest (0.7").

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