Edgerton, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Rock County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
1,207 Population 1,023/sq mi density
$66,739 Median Income $35,064 per capita
$132,800 Home Value $207,413 Zillow
$681 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
43°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$66,739 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,800 home value, $681/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Edgerton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.1 inches. The area receives 46.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation1,578 ft (481 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density1,023/sq mi
Coordinates43.8753°N, 96.1305°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRock County County
Nearest AirportJoe Foss Field (FSD)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.1"
21% below US avg
Snowfall 46.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.97"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.61"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very 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

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.7. Most recent: M2.7 on Jun 30, 2021.

Jun 30, 2021 4 km E of Rembrandt, Iowa M2.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

542 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 16 fatalities, 335 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 16, 1992 EF5 12 km 1
Jun 13, 1968 EF5 45 km 9
Jun 25, 2010 EF4 51 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF4 49 km 1
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 92 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF4 66 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF4 20 km 0
Jul 7, 1955 EF4 68 km 1
Aug 7, 1994 EF3 50 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 93 km 0
Jun 7, 1993 EF3 69 km 0
May 7, 1993 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 35 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 59 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 20, 1985 EF3 4 km 0
Jul 5, 1978 EF3 82 km 0
May 31, 1971 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in
March 29°F (-2°C) 1.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
June 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
July 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
October 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
November 31°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 18°F (-8°C) 0.8 in

Edgerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 13°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.0") and January the driest (0.6").

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