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Elizabeth, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Wilkin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
154 Population 416/sq mi density
$62,500 Median Income $25,936 per capita
$114,600 Home Value $309,960 Zillow
$1,333 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 276 sunny days/yr
321 Violent Crime/100K 3,543 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$62,500 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,600 home value, $1,333/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
321 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elizabeth has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 9°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

9°F Jan (-13°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average41.9°F
22% below US avg
January Average9°F (-13°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,267 ft (386 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates46.3801°N, 96.1310°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilkin County County
Nearest AirportHector International (FAR)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.9"
29% below US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score5.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience71.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

3 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 29, 2011.

Jun 5, 1993 11 km N of Johnson, Minnesota M4.1 80 km
Oct 20, 1995 8 km SSE of New Effington, South Dakota M3.7 87 km
Apr 29, 2011 Minnesota M2.5 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 5 fatalities, 142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 8, 2020 EF4 35 km 1
Aug 7, 2010 EF4 49 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF4 73 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF4 71 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF4 68 km 2
Jun 13, 2001 EF3 66 km 0
May 10, 1982 EF3 48 km 0
Jun 28, 1975 EF3 64 km 0
Jul 1, 1973 EF3 85 km 0
Jun 18, 1964 EF3 98 km 0
May 5, 1964 EF3 52 km 0
Aug 30, 1956 EF3 77 km 0
Jul 2, 1955 EF3 46 km 0
Jul 1, 1952 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 24, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 24, 2022 EF2 63 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 57 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 47 km 0
May 30, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIESTERFELD (3,481 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BIESTERFELD 3,481 97 km
2003 ROTHSAY 3,015 24 km
2024 DORAN WMA 2,455 26 km
2003 DANIELSON 1,682 96 km
2009 DOWNING 1,506 88 km
2012 JEEP FIRE 1,437 98 km
2012 SPRING CREEK 1,413 85 km
2000 00 14 1,377 77 km
2003 OLERUD 1,275 90 km
2007 FLICKERTAIL 1,239 78 km
2011 NEAL WMA 1,213 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,153 58 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,128 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,060 70 km
1998 UNNAMED 1,026 84 km
2021 HARTLEBEN WPA 1,002 72 km
1999 HELLIKSEN 993 79 km
1992 MEADOWS 922 31 km
2002 1000 AC S 880 77 km
2005 HILLICKSON 05 818 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 9°F (-13°C) 0.7 in Coldest
February 14°F (-10°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 27°F (-3°C) 1.0 in
April 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 3.9 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
September 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in
October 45°F (7°C) 1.8 in
November 27°F (-3°C) 0.9 in
December 13°F (-11°C) 0.6 in

Elizabeth has a seasonal temperature swing of 62°F / from 9°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (0.5").

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