Elba, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
82 Population 42/sq mi density
$69,583 Median Income $45,868 per capita
$166,700 Home Value $231,473 Zillow
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$69,583 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,700 home value, /mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Elba experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. The area receives 44.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average15°F (-9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density42/sq mi
Coordinates44.0867°N, 92.0169°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWabasha County County
Nearest AirportRochester International (RST)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.1"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 44.9"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.04"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.1 / 100
Community Resilience89.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 35 fatalities, 295 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 4, 1958 EF5 94 km 21
Sep 16, 1962 EF4 37 km 0
Jun 4, 1958 EF4 96 km 4
May 10, 1953 EF4 77 km 2
Sep 24, 2019 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 11, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
May 15, 1998 EF3 56 km 0
Aug 27, 1994 EF3 79 km 2
Jul 19, 1994 EF3 90 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 78 km 0
Jul 15, 1980 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 5, 1980 EF3 79 km 0
May 5, 1965 EF3 65 km 0
May 26, 1959 EF3 49 km 0
Sep 12, 1951 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 12, 2022 EF2 80 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 59 km 0
May 22, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 14, 2010 EF2 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BEAVER CUTOFF (982 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BEAVER CUTOFF 982 8 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 15°F (-9°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 20°F (-7°C) 1.2 in
March 33°F (1°C) 1.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.4 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 71°F (22°C) 5.2 in
September 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in
October 49°F (9°C) 2.5 in
November 34°F (1°C) 1.9 in
December 22°F (-6°C) 1.3 in

Elba has a seasonal temperature swing of 58°F / from 15°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (1.0").

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