Dresbach, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · La Crosse County County

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
265 Population 279/sq mi density
$86,932 Median Income $42,951 per capita
$360,700 Home Value $279,026 Zillow
$594 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$86,932 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$360,700 home value, $594/mo rent
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Dresbach experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

19°F Jan (-7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average48.8°F
10% below US avg
January Average19°F (-7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,146 ft (349 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density279/sq mi
Coordinates43.8869°N, 91.3468°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLa Crosse County County
Nearest AirportLa Crosse Regional (LSE)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.2"
7% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.08"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.19"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0478 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability16.3 / 100
Community Resilience92.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane No Rating
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Tornado History

320 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 12 fatalities, 201 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 89 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 98 km 4
Apr 19, 1957 EF4 94 km 1
May 10, 1953 EF4 98 km 2
Aug 7, 2021 EF3 98 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 85 km 2
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 3, 1983 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 24, 1971 EF3 99 km 1
May 5, 1965 EF3 69 km 0
Sep 3, 1964 EF3 96 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 19, 1957 EF3 76 km 0
Jun 15, 2022 EF2 67 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 100 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 84 km 0
Dec 15, 2021 EF2 81 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 19 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG BURN (3,154 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BIG BURN 3,154 98 km
1994 BIG BURN 2,248 99 km
1997 BIG BURN 1,642 98 km
2004 POOL ONE NORTH 1,576 97 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,297 99 km
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 59 km
2007 UNNAMED 981 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 901 96 km
1998 PR 17 896 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 875 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 867 95 km
2007 PR 16 778 98 km
2006 PR 17 RX FIRE 701 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 657 96 km
2003 PR 17 632 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 589 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 580 98 km
2003 UNNAMED 580 95 km
2003 OS 23 571 96 km
2008 UNNAMED 569 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 23°F (-5°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.1 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.5 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.9 in
December 25°F (-4°C) 1.5 in

Dresbach has a seasonal temperature swing of 56°F / from 19°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (1.2").

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