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Dilworth, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Clay County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,664 Population 1,348/sq mi density
$89,577 Median Income $45,955 per capita
$268,100 Home Value $287,571 Zillow
$1,053 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
134 Violent Crime/100K 6,123 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$89,577 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$268,100 home value, $1,053/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
134 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dilworth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 52.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

8°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average8°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation908 ft (277 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²)
Population Density1,348/sq mi
Coordinates46.8794°N, 96.6983°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClay County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"
31% below US avg
Snowfall 52.7"
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience74.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 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 M4.1 138 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 122 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 19 fatalities, 226 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 20, 1957 EF5 50 km 10
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 86 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 3 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 48 km 2
Aug 27, 2016 EF3 74 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 93 km 1
May 10, 1982 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 9 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 16, 1973 EF3 61 km 0
Jun 15, 1973 EF3 42 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 93 km 0
Sep 6, 1958 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 8 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 40 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 13, 1950 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 71 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 76 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 47 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,420 98 km
2024 4 SQUARE MILE RX 2,320 99 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,092 96 km
2010 NELSON PRAIRIE MIDDLE WPA 1,779 87 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 63 km
2020 GRAVEL PIT 1,468 98 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 64 km
2000 00 14 1,377 83 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 66 km
2010 BEJOU WMA 1,270 83 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,270 95 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 33 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 46 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 18 km
1985 ALICE 02 1,142 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 87 km
2006 FULLERS LAKE 06 1,109 82 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 8°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 44°F (6°C) 1.4 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in
November 28°F (-2°C) 1.0 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Dilworth has a seasonal temperature swing of 63°F / from 8°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.5") and February the driest (0.5").

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