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Echo, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Redwood County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
205
Population
554/sq mi density
$65,625
Median Income
$32,214 per capita
$88,300
Home Value
$174,325 Zillow
$582
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$65,625 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,300 home value, $582/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Echo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.9 inches. The area receives 43.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
14°F Jan (-10°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,080 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 554/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6176°N, 95.4138°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Redwood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Southwest Minnesota Regional Marshall/Ryan Field (MML) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 17°F (-8°C) | 0.8 in |
Echo has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.7") and January the driest (0.7").