Eden Valley, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Meeker County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,077 Population 804/sq mi density
$62,188 Median Income $27,627 per capita
$150,800 Home Value $295,219 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$62,188 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,800 home value, $908/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Eden Valley has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.8 inches. The area receives 57.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

11°F Jan (-12°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average11°F (-12°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,115 ft (340 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density804/sq mi
Coordinates45.3256°N, 94.5459°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMeeker County County
Nearest AirportSt Cloud Regional (STC)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.8"
19% below US avg
Snowfall 57.4"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.76"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience94.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively 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: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 142 km
Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 51 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 134 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

459 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 698 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 97 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 96 km 0
May 6, 1965 EF4 99 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 87 km 3
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 51 km 1
Jul 11, 2008 EF3 55 km 0
Sep 18, 1997 EF3 91 km 1
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 47 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 42 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 86 km 0
Sep 3, 1980 EF3 34 km 1
May 6, 1965 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 80 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 34 km 0
Jul 20, 1951 EF3 93 km 5
May 30, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 11 km 0
Jul 11, 2016 EF2 22 km 0
Jul 14, 2009 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 16, 2006 EF2 73 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CENTER TANK RANGE (6,131 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 CENTER TANK RANGE 6,131 97 km
2002 UNIT 4 5,887 63 km
2003 UNITS 37 38 39 A 4,879 69 km
1998 UNITS 1617 4,649 69 km
1988 UNNAMED 4,475 97 km
2005 RX HFR 05 4,253 69 km
2009 BU9 4,112 63 km
2007 WUI 07 - UNIT 36 4,025 69 km
2000 UNIT 25 3,412 69 km
2009 BU11 3,242 65 km
1997 BIG 2,987 68 km
2003 UNITS 34 33 W 2,637 68 km
2024 UNIT 8E RX 2,551 65 km
1992 SHARPTAIL 2,288 67 km
1988 UNNAMED 2,243 83 km
2010 WUI 10 UNIT D 2,042 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,906 70 km
2009 EAST TANK RANGE 1,801 93 km
2006 UNIT 4 1,732 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,655 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 11°F (-12°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 16°F (-9°C) 0.9 in
March 28°F (-2°C) 1.7 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 4.3 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.7 in
November 31°F (-1°C) 1.4 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 1.0 in

Eden Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 11°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.8").

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