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Elgin, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wabasha County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,147
Population
1,233/sq mi density
$87,000
Median Income
$36,921 per capita
$218,200
Home Value
$362,917 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
18.1% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
91
Violent Crime/100K
152 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$218,200 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Elgin 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 35.5 inches. The area receives 48.3 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 | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,078 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1292°N, 92.2544°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wabasha County County |
| Nearest Airport | Rochester International (RST) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 18.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 89.9 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°F (-10°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 19°F (-7°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.3 in |
Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (0.8").