Eagle Bend, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Otter Tail County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
620 Population 459/sq mi density
$48,924 Median Income $25,640 per capita
$96,700 Home Value $253,141 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
40°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,924 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,700 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Eagle Bend has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.0 inches. The area receives 54.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average40.1°F
26% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

Elevation1,363 ft (415 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density459/sq mi
Coordinates46.1643°N, 95.0341°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOtter Tail County County
Nearest AirportBrainerd Lakes Regional (BRD)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.0"
18% below US avg
Snowfall 54.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.92"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.5 / 100
Community Resilience92.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very High
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively 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 M4.1 112 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 148 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 130 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

360 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 20 fatalities, 247 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 70 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 30 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 32 km 1
Aug 6, 1969 EF4 93 km 12
Jun 11, 1966 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 6, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 23 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 77 km 1
Jul 5, 1991 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 95 km 1
Aug 26, 1977 EF3 46 km 0
Jun 25, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
Aug 6, 1969 EF3 66 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 68 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 68 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 12, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (9,055 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 UNNAMED 9,055 48 km
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 47 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 47 km
1988 UNNAMED 3,642 81 km
2009 HENDRICKSON IMPACT AREA 2,757 51 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 92 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 69 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 48 km
1998 WEST SKUNK 1,129 67 km
2000 UNIT 1 1,073 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,062 93 km
1986 UNNAMED 1,025 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,009 96 km
1990 UNNAMED 981 88 km
1991 UNNAMED 886 88 km
1985 UNNAMED 880 43 km
1991 UNNAMED 874 92 km
1990 UNNAMED 824 87 km
1998 UNNAMED 778 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 13°F (-11°C) 0.9 in Driest
March 26°F (-4°C) 1.5 in
April 40°F (4°C) 2.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.6 in Warmest, Wettest
August 66°F (19°C) 3.4 in
September 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
October 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in
November 29°F (-2°C) 1.5 in
December 15°F (-9°C) 1.1 in

Eagle Bend has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 9°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (0.9").

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